The incident on the tracks means that all lines between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction were closed, and major disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Lines have now reopened, but Network Rail are warning that trains still face being cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised.
The incident means that services to other stations beyond Clapham Junction such as Wimbledon and Richmond have also faced major disruption.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Queenstown Road railway station at 11.49am on 9 April to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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DLR resumes good service
The DLR is currently providing a good service.
Circle line anticlockwise facing minor delays
Minor delays on the Circle line anticlockwise due to train cancellations.
Clockwise services are running as normal.
One dead after incident at Queenstown Road station, police confirm
British Transport Police have confirmed to Evening Standard that one person has died.
“We were called to Queenstown Road railway station at 11.49am on 9 April to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Severe delays on the DLR
Severe delays on the DLR between Bank station and Lewisham station due to an earlier faulty train at Island Gardens station.
Good service on all other routes.
When did the disruption begin?
Disruption between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction began at around 11:58am.
Services remain heavily affected, check before you travel.
Major disruption expected until the end of day
Major disruption between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction is expected to continue until the end of today.
Passengers should allow extra time and check before travelling.
Alternative travel routes during disruption
Passengers affected by the closure between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction are being advised to use the following alternatives:
London Buses
Routes are operating in both directions across key corridors including: Waterloo – Vauxhall – Clapham Junction – Putney – Richmond – Twickenham – Hounslow – Staines Waterloo – Vauxhall – Clapham Junction – Wimbledon – Surbiton
London Underground
Use the Jubilee line from Waterloo to Westminster, then change for the District line to Richmond. The reverse route is also available via Westminster From Richmond, take the District line to Embankment, then switch to the Bakerloo or Northern line to Waterloo. Piccadilly line options via Hounslow, Hatton Cross or Green Park, connecting to Jubilee or Northern lines. Northern line services also run between Battersea Power Station and Waterloo.
Other rail options
- London Overground (Mildmay line) between Richmond and Clapham Junction
- Elizabeth line services between Reading/Slough and Paddington
- Great Western Railway routes serving Paddington, Reading and beyond
- Southern services via Clapham Junction, Victoria and Epsom
- Thameslink between Wimbledon and central London
Response teams on site
Response teams are currently on site dealing with the incident between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction.
To allow emergency services safe access, power to the tracks in the affected area will need to be switched off, according to National Rail.
There is currently no estimate for when lines will reopen, and disruption is expected to continue.
Waterloo–Clapham Junction lines shut as major disruption hits rail services
Emergency services are responding to an incident between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction, with all lines currently closed.
Trains are being cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes, or subject to last-minute changes.
Major disruption is expected to continue for the rest of the day.
Passengers are advised to check before travelling.
Metropolitan line resumes good service
The Metropolitan line is currently providing a good service.