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'Do not travel warning' issued as London Waterloo station hit by 'major signalling failure'

LONDON WATERLOO STATION, GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 21 – Signalling failure disables 14 of 24 platforms, causing cancellations and delays across South Western Railway network with disruption expected all day, National Rail said.

  • A 'do not travel warning' was issued by South Western Railway due to a major signalling failure at London Waterloo station, limiting capacity significantly and causing major disruptions until the end of the day.
  • Commuters are warned of major disruption at London Waterloo station due to a signalling failure.
  • Engineers are on-site to address the signalling issue, but delays are ongoing.
  • Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced that this moment marks progress in returning railways to public service, emphasizing public ownership of train services.
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'Do not travel' warns SWR after signal problems at Waterloo

Commuters have been advised not to travel to London Waterloo following a signal problem.

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