London Euston station has descended into chaos this evening with trains across the country facing huge delays.
‘Major disruption’ is expected with a number of cancellations or delays to services with Avanti West Coast London Northwestern Railway.
Emergency services attended an incident near Milton Keynes earlier this afternoon. Lines have reopened but delays and cancellations remain, including to a number of Manchester Piccadilly services.
The update from National Rail says: “Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected to continue until 21:30.”
This is a breaking incident. Updates to follow.
21:56James Holt
End of live coverage
This marks the end of our live coverage tonight.
21:31James Holt
Disruption expected ‘until the end of the day’
Disruption expected from London Euston ‘until the end of the day’.
National Rail says: “Lines have reopened following the emergency services dealing with an earlier incident between London Euston and Rugby. Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
“Disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.”
20:36Amy Walker
A packed out foyer
Another image taken from the first floor of Euston shows a mass of people waiting for further updates.
20:32Amy Walker
“Another day – another hideous train journey experience”
Another image shows a heavily congested Euston as passengers wait for further information.
19:58Key Event
‘Swan on the tracks’ causes more disruption
London Northwestern Railway posted to X that disruption in and out of London Euston was worsened by a swan on the line.
“The swan on the line just outside Euston has been moved and services can now resume,” an update said.
The rail provider added the animal was “injured” and “in a location which restricted access and caused congestion to services.”
19:45Rob Williams
Earlier incident at Milton Keynes
This seems to have been the cause of the initial problem. Which has escalated into these delays.
19:38Rob Williams
Image shows how busy it is
The chaos is believed to have been caused by an earlier incident on the northbound line.
19:32James Holt
Trains to Manchester Piccadilly cancelled or delayed
A number of services to Manchester Piccadilly have been completely cancelled or delayed this evening.
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