Avanti West Coast: 'All lines blocked' from London Euston station to Birmingham New Street after 'incident'

An “incident” in the Bletchley area has blocked all lines out of London Euston this afternoon (Wednesday, November 27).

An information board at the station says: “Due to the emergency services attending to an incident in the Bletchley area, there is currently a block on all departures from Euston station.

“Customers are advised to seek alternative means of travel or remain on the main concourse and listen out for updates.

“We are sorry for any inconvenience caused to your journey this afternoon.”

Trains to Birmingham New Street are currently cancelled until at least 4.10pm.

A spokesperson for London Euston said that passengers should check before they travel.

Passenger Emma Morris, who is currently stuck at the station awaiting a train to Birmingham New Street, described the situation inside as “chaos”.

This is a breaking news story that will be updated as more information emerges.