Police investigation closes Hainault station; Six mile long queues on the M26

Hainault train station was closed by police after several people, including two police officers, were attacked.

Footage on social media showed someone wielding a Samarai sword in the area before a 36-year-old man was arrested, police said.

Meanwhile, there are significant delays on the M26 into London due to emergency repairs.

Six miles of queues were reported on the M26 westbound at the M25 due to a lane closure, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.

The repairs also caused delays M25 in both directions between J5 for Sevenoaks and the Clacket Lane Services.

Due to train bottlenecks and train cancellations, there are also minor delays on the Circle and Northern lines.

As hundreds of border guards at Heathrow Airport enter the second day of their four-day strike, there is a warning that passengers can expect longer queues as more than 300 members of the Public and Commercial Services Union continue their strike affecting Heathrow terminals 2 concerns , 3, 4 and 5, in a dispute over working conditions.

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Southwest commuter route affected by signal failure

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 1:31 p.m , Josh Salisbury

South Western Railway routes between Waterloo and Shepperton are disrupted due to a signal fault.

Train services to and from these stations will be suspended between Shepperton and Fulwell.

According to National Rail, disruption is expected until 6pm.

Crash on the M25

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:56 a.m , Jordan King

There is currently traffic congestion on the A12 in both directions at the M25 J28 (Brentwood/Brook Street roundabout) due to a traffic light disruption.

Traffic jam on the M25, five miles anti-clockwise back past the J29 Romford and a few miles on the A12 Brentwood Bypass.

Thameslink routes affected by earlier switch failure in New Barnet:

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From Brighton to Cambridge and from Horsham to Peterborough.

Great Northern routes affected by previous switch failures at New Barnet:

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Moorgate to Welwyn Garden City and London Kings Cross to Cambridge/Ely/Kings Lynn.

Kings Cross trains disrupted

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:23 a.m , Jordan King

Two train lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross are disrupted due to an earlier switch failure in New Barnet. The following routes are affected:

• Great Northern between Peterborough / Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross and between Welwyn Garden City and Moorgate

• Thames connection between Cambridge and Brighton, between Peterborough and Horsham and between Welwyn Garden City and Sevenoaks

The lines have reopened, but cancellations or delays of up to 10 minutes may still occur.

The disruption is expected to last until at least 11 a.m.

The Elizabeth Line no longer has a delay

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 10:16 a.m , Jordan King

The Elizabeth line once again provided good service.

British Transport Police on Hainault closure:

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:52 a.m , Jordan King

British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the area near Hainault tube station at 7.07am today (April 30) to assist the Metropolitan Police.”

“Officers are currently present. The station is closed and there is a barrier.”

The Standard examines what impact this violence will have on transportation today.

What did the police say about the Hainault incident?

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:51 a.m , Jordan King

Police have released a full statement on the incident that led to the closure of Hainault station:

Minor delays on the Elizabeth line

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:44 a.m , Jordan King

There are currently minor delays between Paddington and Heathrow due to a previous person being ill on a train at Whitechapel – good service the rest of the route.

“Several stabbings with a samurai sword” in Hainaut

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:42 a.m , Jordan King

There are unconfirmed reports of multiple stabbings and crime scene footage that appears to show a man with a samurai sword.

A large police presence was observed in front of the Hainault subway station.

Labor MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting said a “critical incident” had been declared following the incident, urging people not to speculate or post footage on social media “until details are confirmed”.

Read more here.

Man arrested after incident at Hainault train station

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:10 a.m , Jordan King

Redbridge Police have confirmed a man has been arrested in the Hainault area.

“Critical incident” in Hainaut

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 9:02 a.m , Jordan King

A “critical incident” has been reported in Hainaut, Labor MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting said.

He did not reveal any further details, other than to say that a man had been arrested.

Mr Streeting also urged people not to speculate or post footage on social media “until details are confirmed”.

The northern line is no longer severely delayed

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 8:57 a.m , Jordan King

The Northern line was significantly delayed between Kennington and Morden due to an earlier faulty train at Clapham South.

Although this is no longer the case, there are still minor delays along the entire route due to a lack of trains.

The circle line no longer lags

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The Circle line has resumed good service.

Severe delays on the Northern Line

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 8:35 a.m , Jordan King

There are currently significant delays between Kennington and Morden due to an earlier train disruption at Clapham South.

This is in addition to the minor delays on the rest of the route that we previously told you about – due to a lack of trains.

In the video: Hainault train station closed

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Hainault station closed due to police investigation

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:53 a.m , Jordan King

Hainault train station is closed due to a police investigation in the area.

The Standard has contacted police for further information.

Trains to and from Alexandra Palace were delayed

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:38 a.m , Jordan King

There are currently disruptions to Great Northern and Thameslink trains running between Potters Bar and Alexandra Palace.

The reason for this is a switch failure at New Barnet, meaning some lines are blocked.

These delays are expected until at least 8:30 a.m.

Minor delays on the Northern Line

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:32 a.m , Jordan King

There are currently minor delays due to a lack of trains.

Minor delays on the Circle line

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:32 a.m , Jordan King

There are currently minor delays due to train cancellations.

Heavy traffic on another part of the M25

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:31 a.m , Jordan King

There is heavy traffic on the M25 clockwise from the QE2 bridge to the J3 M20/A20 (Swanley Interchange).

Traffic jam for six miles

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:30 a.m , Jordan King

On the M26 westbound at the M25, cars are backed up for six miles – one lane is closed.

Long delays on M25 and M26

Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:29 a.m , Jordan King

There are long queues on the M25 between J5 M26/A21 (Sevenoaks) and Clacket Lane Services with one lane closed in both directions.

There are also traffic jams to the J4 Orpington clockwise and back on the M26.

The reason for this is emergency repairs on the M25.

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024, 7:19 a.m , Jordan King

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