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London travel news LIVE: Commuters facing major disruption on routes to Waterloo due to gas leak

Some lines are blocked due to a gas leak, hitting routes to and from London Waterloo (Alamy/PA)

Commuters travelling to London Waterloo are facing major disruption after a gas leak shut all lines near Salisbury.

The leak was discovered near the railway between Andover and Salisbury.

Routes between Waterloo and stations such as Exeter St Davids, Gillingham and Yeovil Pen Mill have been affected.

National Rail has warned that just one train an hour is able to run between Salisbury and Waterloo, with services diverted via Southampton.

Major disruption is expected until 2.30pm.

Meanwhile there are severe delays on the London Overground between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction due to a points failure at Shepherd’s Bush.

Follow latest updated below.

Lines between Stratford and Clapham Junction reopen following points failure

08:31 , Sami Quadri

After a points failure this morning between Willesden Junction and Clapham Junction, all lines have reopened and trains are now running on schedule.

Traffic on the A23 near Coulsdon

08:28 , Sami Quadri

Traffic is backed up on A23 Brighton Road in both directions between Farthing Way and B2030 Stoats Nest Road due to construction.

There is congestion to Purley Cross southbound, stretching over a mile, and along Farthing Way to Coulsdon South.

Delays on Bakerloo Line

08:04 , Sami Quadri

There are minor delays on the Bakerloo Line due to a shortage of trains.

Gas leak impacting routes to London Waterloo

08:03 , Jacob Phillips

A gas leak has been discovered near the railway between Andover and Salisbury closing all lines in the area.

The issue has affected routes between London Waterloo and stations such as Exeter St Davids and Gillingham.

Major disruption is expected until 2.30pm.

Severe delays on the London Overground

07:53 , Jacob Phillips

There are currently severe delays on the London Overground between Clapham Junction and Willesden Junction due to a points failure at Shepherd’s Bush.

Transport for London has said there is a good service on all other routes.

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