??George Cracknell Wright 23/09/2024 London, United Kingdom London Wet Weather Cyclists attempt to navigate a section of partially flooded road following torrential rain in Colliers Wood in South West London. Amber and yellow weather warnings for rain are in place for large parts of the United Kingdom along with flood warnings. Photo Credit: George Cracknell Wright
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.


A-road closes near Milton Keynes


Traffic camera M1 showing cars in the rain and wet road surface after heavy rain.
Traffic is queueing on the M1 near the A421 junction (Picture: Highways England)

Another road has shut after flooding, this time between Milton Keynes and Bedford.

The A421 is closed in both directions between the M1 and the junction with the A6 Bedford south, National Highways warns.

Police and Highways officers are on the scene, and they are currently unable to to say when the carriageway will reopen.

Diversions have been put in place – drivers eastbound should follow solid triangle symbols on road signs, while motorists heading west should follow the solid diamond diversions symbols.

Drivers warned to consider alternative routes into London

Five Tube lines hit by flooding so far


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Flooding has already affected a handful of Tube lines (Picture: TfL)

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.

For the latest status updates, click here.

Fresh misery for commuters heading into London

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


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