Rail commuters are facing disruption after an “incident” between King’s Cross and Stevenage caused delays and cancellation of services.
National Rail said emergency services were continuing to deal with an incident between Stevenage and London which had closed all lines.
Trains will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, diverted or revised as a result of the incident.
Routes affected include all LNER routes to / from London Kings Cross, as well as the Thameslink between Welwyn Garden City and Sevenoaks.
It comes hours after police were forced to shut Tower Bridge to traffic after a man scaled the famous London landmark.
The incident sparked congestion to Limehouse back along the Highway and in the one-way system back to Aldgate. Buses were placed on diversion.
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Coverage ends
20:52 , Matt WattsWe have now finished our coverage of travel disruption today in London. Thanks for joining us.
Victoria line still has minor delays
20:50 , Matt WattsTransport for London said that it is running with minor delays due to a shortage of trains.
The delays follow earlier severe delays due to a ‘customer incident’ at Stockwell Tube station.
Providing more details on the incident, a TfL spokesperson said: “The delays on the Victoria line earlier were the result of a person who was close to the tracks who was supported by staff to safety.”
Severe delays on Victoria Line after 'customer incident' at Stockwell
17:50 , Matt WattsTransport for London has reported serious delays on the Victoria Line due to what it has described as “an earlier customer incident at Stockwell”.
Further details are yet to be provided by TfL.
Routes affected by 'incident' between Stevenage and King's Cross
17:00 , Daniel KeaneHere is a list of all the routes affected by disruption caused by an incident between King’s Cross and Stevenage.
- Grand Central between Sunderland / Bradford Interchange and London Kings Cross
- Great Northern between Kings Lynn / Ely / Peterborough / Cambridge / Letchworth Garden City and London Kings Cross, and also between Welwyn Garden City and Moorgate
- Hull Trains between Beverely / Hull and London Kings Cross
- All LNER routes to / from London Kings Cross
- Lumo between Edinburgh and London Kings Cross
- Thameslink between Welwyn Garden City and Sevenoaks, and between Cambridge and Brighton, and also between Peterborough and Horsham
Royals gather at Westminster Abbey for Commonwealth Day
16:04On the other side of London, the Commonwealth Day service has commenced.
Senior royals will attend the service.
The subject of this year's Commonwealth Day theme, Together We Thrive, honours the “enduring spirit of the Commonwealth family”.
You can follow live updates in our blog here.
City of London Police release statement
15:41 , Daniel KeaneLatest statement on the Tower Bridge incident earlier today. pic.twitter.com/25FiOdAGI2
— City of London Police (@CityPolice) March 10, 2025
Blackwall Tunnel reopens after lorry crash
15:02 , Josh SalisburyThe Blackwall Tunnel has now reopened after a lorry crashed into a section of the tunnel shortly before 9am.
The crash forced the southbound section of the tunnel to close, causing gridlock in surrounding areas of the major river crossing.
Traffic is now flowing normally, according to monitoring site Inrix.
'Long delays' remain at Tower Bridge after man scaled landmark
14:04Firefighters have said the Tower Bridge incident lasted around two hours after a man scaled the landmark earlier today.
Police were forced to close the major crossing until shortly after midday after the man scaled the bridge at around 10.40am.
“Long delays” are still being reported in the area, according to traffic monitoring sites, which are being compounded by the closure of the Blackwall Tunnel due to a lorry crash.
A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Firefighters responded alongside City of London Police and the Metropolitan Police Service to reports of a person on Tower Bridge.
"The Brigade was first called about the incident at 1040, and firefighters from Lambeth River, Whitechapel, Edmonton and Soho fire stations are at the scene. The incident was resolved safely and was over for firefighters at 1230.”
Blackwall Tunnel remains closed as motorists experience three hour delays
13:22 , Matt WattsMotorists have told how they have experienced three hour delays amid the chaos caused by the Tower Bridge and Blackwall tunnel closures.
While Tower Bridge has reopened Blackwall Tunnel remains closed southbound for emergency repairs following a crash earlier.
Motorist Mandi Martin described the “carnage” on X.
They have, in both directions, it’s carnage! Taken over 3 n half hours to get through from Romford way as Blackwall tunnel shut as well (separate accident)
— Mandi Martin (@jamzack) March 10, 2025
Tower Bridge has reopened
13:00 , Matt WattsTower Bridge has posted on X that the crossing has reopened after the man who scaled the bridge was brought down.
Tower Bridge has now reopened. Visitors with pre-booked tickets will be accommodated all day. https://t.co/0QSeH9lQYB
— Tower Bridge (@TowerBridge) March 10, 2025
Man who climbed Tower Bridge safely taken down
12:28The man who climbed Tower Bridge has been safely taken down.
Images showed the man being accompanied away by the emergency services after scaling the world-famous attraction shortly before 11am.
City of London Police said: “The man has safely come down from the railings on Tower Bridge.
“The bridge will reopen shortly. Thank you for your patience.”
However, as of 12.30pm, the road remained closed, according to traffic monitoring site Inrix.
The person who scaled Tower Bridge is now down safely and has been taken inside an ambulance. pic.twitter.com/koKzoi7Ztq
— ChrisdyannUribe (@ChrisdyannUribe) March 10, 2025
Firefighters use cherry picker to talk to man on Tower Bridge railings
12:21 , Josh SalisburyPictures of the incident at Tower Bridge appear to show firefighters using a cherry picker to talk to the man who is sitting on the bridge’s railings.
Police have urged members of the public to avoid the area, and have closed off the world-famous landmark since shortly before 11am on Monday morning.
Progress at Tower Bridge pic.twitter.com/RBAXaPioTs
— Dr David Bull (@drdavidbull) March 10, 2025
Police urge public to avoid Tower Bridge area
12:08 , Josh SalisburyPolice have urged members of the public to avoid attempting to cross Tower Bridge as they respond to a man who has scaled its railings.
The City of London Police said in a statement: “Tower Bridge is closed to traffic and pedestrians due to a person who has scaled the railings.
“Please avoid the area where possible.”
Further traffic chaos amid Blackwall Tunnel closure
12:04 , Josh SalisburyAlongside the closure of Tower Bridge, there is further traffic closure due to an earlier collision at the Blackwall Tunnel.
This has closed the tunnel southbound because emergency repairs are needed after the crash.
Traffic monitoring websites report congestion to the A13 both ways between Canning Town and Whitechapel, and Aspen Way and The Highway into town via Limehouse.
Pictured: Man scaling Tower Bridge forces closure
11:55 , Josh SalisburyPictures have emerged of the man who scaled Tower Bridge shortly before 11am, forcing its closure.
Severe congestion after man scales Tower Bridge
11:47 , Josh SalisburyThere is severe congestion in and around Tower Bridge after a man scaled the world-famous attraction at around 10.40am.
The bridge is closed in both directions, causing congestion back to Limehouse along The Highway and into Aldgate, while Bermondsey is also experiencing severe congestion down to the Old Kent Road.
Detours are in operation for three buses: the 42, 78, and 343.
@LBC someone on Tower Bridge. pic.twitter.com/edhUhTs6kw
— Tom Campbell (@1192tom) March 10, 2025
Tower Bridge closed after man scales bridge
11:41 , Josh SalisburyImages from the scene appear to show a man wearing a grey hoodie and dark trousers on top of the Grade 1 listed bridge.
The major river crossing is closed both ways as police respond to the incident, with large numbers of emergency services at the scene.
Tower Bridge is currently shut down as a person climbs on the railings. pic.twitter.com/XfRZfvTHfD
— ChrisdyannUribe (@ChrisdyannUribe) March 10, 2025
