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Commuters face travel chaos with Tube lines and motorways hit by flooding

Cyclists attempt to navigate a section of partially flooded road following torrential rain in Colliers Wood in South West London (Picture: George Cracknell Wright)

Commuters have been urged to check journeys before travelling this morning after heavy rainfall overnight left train lines and roads submerged in water.

Five Tube lines have already been hit by flooding, with the Piccadilly, London Overground, District and Metropolitan all part suspended. There are also severe delays on the Bakerloo line.

National Rail has warned passengers that services across England and Wales may be affected after the Met Office warned that more than a month’s rain could fall in some areas on Monday.

Severe weather is affecting Great Northern, Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink routes. The disruption is expected to last until at least 7.30am.

On the roads, National Highways has warned drivers to consider alternative routes into London, with the A3 northbound entry slip road from the M25 at junction 10 roundabout closed after flooding.

For the latest travel updates and to see how your journey may be affected, scroll down.


Drivers warned to consider alternative routes into London

Five Tube lines hit by flooding so far

Bakerloo Line: No service between Queen’s Park and Harrow & Wealdstone due to flooding caused by rain. Severe delays on the rest of the line. Tickets accepted on local buses and London Overground.

District Line: No service between Turnham Green and Richmond due to flooding caused by heavy rain. Good service on the rest of the line. Tickets accepted on local buses and South Western Railways.

London Overground: No service between South Acton and Richmond due to flooding caused by heavy rain. Good service on other routes.

Metropolitan Line: No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge due to flooding caused by heavy rain. Good service on the rest of the line. Tickets accepted on local buses.

Piccadilly Line: No service between Rayners Lane and Uxbridge due to flooding caused by heavy rain. Good service on the rest of the line. Tickets accepted on local buses.

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Fresh misery for commuters heading into London

Several routes, including some heading into London, have been affected by heavy rainfall overnight and into this morning.


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