ondon commuters have been hit with recent rail disruption on Thursday morning after heavy rains in a single day induced flooding.
A Nationwide Rail assertion stated all strains between London Kings Cross / Moorgate and Stevenage, Hertfordshire have been closed following “a variety of incidents”.
“Trains could also be cancelled, delayed by as much as 90 minutes or revised,” the assertion stated.
“Main disruption is predicted till 09:00.”
Clients have been warned to not journey on routes which often run by way of Stevenage after harm to overhead electrical wires resulted within the closure of all rail strains through the station.
Providers operating by way of Tulse Hill in south London have been additionally individually affected, as a consequence of an emergency providers incident.
Flooding was additionally reported throughout London, affecting roads.
The London Fireplace Brigade stated late Wednesday evening: “We’re receiving quite a few calls about flooding throughout London this night with roads and properties affected.
“Crews are working as shortly and as safely as they’ll to reply to calls.
“Should you’re out on the roads, please don’t drive by way of floodwater. A foot of shifting water at simply 6mph is sufficient to float a automotive. All the time try to discover another route.”
The capital was beneath a yellow climate warning for rain till 3am, which warned of doubtless longer journeys with bus and prepare providers being affected and “spray and flooding on roads most likely making journey occasions longer”.
Sunny intervals are anticipated in London within the morning, earlier than altering to cloudy by late morning and rain within the afternoon, earlier than easing within the night.
Met Workplace meteorologist Aidan McGivern stated: “A band of rain will clear by the beginning of Thursday and that shall be adopted by sunny spells and showers with low stress by no means too far-off from the UK.
“Some cooler climate, together with some chilly nights, are doubtless as we transfer in the direction of the weekend.”
