Train and TfL Tube cancellations amid Storm Ciarán - King's Cross rail disruption and Underground chaos
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London train services have been severly impacted as Storm Ciarán strikes the UK.
Yellow weather warnings for rain and wind remain in place for London on Thursday (November 2), with amber warnings elsewhere in the country.
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Hide AdDuring the evening rush hour TfL's Hammersmith and City line was suspended due to a trespasser on the tracks and six other lines were facing delays. The Circle, District, Jubilee, Metropolitan and Piccadilly line were all impacted
National Rail said: "Heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in some areas could affect journeys across Wales and the South of England today, and across the North East of England today, Thursday, and tomorrow, Friday. Some areas of Eastern Scotland may be affected as well throughout this week."
Storm Ciarán London travel disruption
Gatwick or Luton airports
Check with your airline to see how your trip might be affected, allow extra travel time to reach Gatwick and Luton if travelling by train.
Southern
Southern will run fewer services between Ore and Hastings, as trains from London Victoria will only run as far as Hastings on the route, returning from there.
There will be no direct Southern services between London Victoria and either Portsmouth or Southampton Central, as these trains will only run between London Victoria and Bognor Regis.
It is expected that Southern services from Brighton towards Southampton Central will be significantly delayed during their journey, and many will terminate before getting to Southampton Central, leading to a reduced service in the other direction from Southampton Central.
Thameslink routes north of London and Great Northern
Services should run, but check be prepared for some cancellations.
Great Western Railway
All lines between Reading and Gatwick are currently closed due to severe weather. Cancellions are expected until midday.
Great Western Railway says replacement road transport has been requested to run on this route but due to the current conditions, may be difficult to resource.
Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express services will only run between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, reducing the service between Gatwick Airport and Brighton.
LNER, which runs out of King's Cross, is warning of major disruption in Scotland and the north of England. It is advising customers to avoid travelling from Thursday to Friday. Some LNER trains will be running, but there is likely to be major disruption including severe delays, short notice cancellations and overcrowding. There may be service alterations on Saturday as the timetable is reinstated.
Southeastern metro routes
An off-peak tietable will run until Friday due to the effects of the storm.
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