A major signalling fault has thrown the morning commute into chaos, causing significant disruption to trains from London Waterloo on Thursday, 20 November 2025.
What Happened and the Immediate Impact
The issue began early in the morning, with a fault identified on the tracks between London Waterloo and Vauxhall. This has resulted in several lines towards the critical hub of Clapham Junction being blocked.
Engineers from Network Rail are currently on site, working to resolve the problem. However, a spokesperson for South Western Railway confirmed that there is no estimated time for when the fault will be fixed.
Consequences for Commuters
The disruption is having a severe impact on services. Trains running between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction may be cancelled, delayed, or revised at short notice.
In a significant service change, no trains will be calling at Queenstown Road station in either direction until further notice. Passengers are advised to use alternative stations such as Vauxhall or Clapham Junction.
National Rail has warned travellers that disruption is likely to continue throughout the morning and is expected to last until at least 11:00 AM.
What to Do if You're Travelling
Commuters are strongly advised to check the latest travel information before heading to the station. Allow extra time for your journey and consider alternative routes where possible.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as engineers work to restore normal service to one of London's busiest railway stations.
