London travel news LIVE: Trains resume after line closed at Catford Bridge due to 'police incident'

A south London train line was closed after police responded to a concern for welfare at Catford Bridge railway station on Friday afternoon.

Southeastern and Network Rail warned passengers of delays on the line from Lewisham to Hayes after the incident and by 3pm a normal service had resumed.

The British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Catford Bridge railway station shortly after 1pm on today following reports of a concern for welfare.

“Officers attended along with the ambulance service and the person was taken to hospital.”

London Ambulance Service also sent a crew to the site.

Elsewhere, hundreds of Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport started a three-day strike on Friday in a dispute over rosters.

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more than 500 of its members working on passport control at terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 are taking action in protest at new rosters being imposed.

The strikes will be followed by three weeks of industrial action short of a strike, including a ban on overtime.

The union said it expected disruption over the weekend as families return to the UK at the end of the half-term holiday.

A Home Office spokesperson said: "Border Force have robust plans to minimise disruption and keep the border safe and secure.

"We recommend that passengers check the latest advice from their operators before travelling."

Meanwhile a multi-vehicle crash on the M25 had stopped traffic between Junction 6 Godstone and Junction 5. Traffic is now moving along the section after delays of around 90 minutes for some motorists.

For the latest travel updates scroll down.

Severe delays on Metropolitan Line

17:40 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

There are severe delays between Aldgate and Wembley Park on the Metropolitan Line, says TfL, while it fixes a faulty train at Finchley Road.

Minor delays on three Tube lines

16:42 , Lydia Chantler-Hicks

There are now minor delays on the Circle, Northern and Piccadilly lines, says TfL.

Delays on Circle line

15:44 , Will Mata

There are now minor delays on the Circle line due to train cancellations.

Transport for London has reported a good service on all other lines apart from the Piccadilly. There are still severe delays between Acton Town and Uxbridge due to an earlier signal failure at Holborn.

More delays on M25

15:17 , Will Mata

There are once more long delays on the M25 anticlockwise from J9 A243 (Leatherhead) to J6 A22 (Godstone).

There are now lane closures are in place after J6 and there are said to be travel times of 45 minutes.

Trains back to normal through Catford Bridge

15:04 , Will Mata

Trains are now running normally following emergency services dealing with an incident at Catford Bridge, Network Rail has said.

The line between Hayes and Lewisham had been blocked after a police incident from around 1pm.

Emergency services dealing with incident at Catford Bridge

13:34 , Jacob Phillips

The emergency services are dealing with an incident at Catford Bridge.

National Rail has warned that the line towards Lewisham is blocked. Train services running between the stations may be canceled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 3pm.

Trains between London Bridge and Croydon delayed by 20 minutes

13:16 , Jacob Phillips

Trains between London Bridge and East Croydon may be delayed by up to 20 minutes, National Rail has warned.

A fault with the signalling system between New Cross Gate and East Croydon means trains have to run at a reduced speed on some lines.

Delays are expected until 4pm.

London Overground no longer part suspended

12:34 , Will Mata

Transport for London has lifted its suspension of the Overground.

Earlier today, there was no service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace due to a track fault at Brockley.

There is a good service elsewhere on the TfL routes apart from the Piccadilly line where there are severe delays. This is due to a signal failure at Holborn.

Why Border Force are striking

12:16 , Will Mata

More than 500 PCS union members on Border Force staff are striking.

PCS general secretary Fran Heathcote said: “We call on all trade unionists and the public to support this petition and tell Border Force management to scrap this unwelcome and unworkable roster that has already caused misery to our members.

“PCS has repeatedly called for more flexibility in the new roster but management has refused to listen.

“Until they do, and they put forward proposals to improve the roster, then the dispute will continue.”

More delays on the M25

11:49 , Will Mata

A round up of some M25 delays here:

One lane is closed and traffic is queueing due to stalled vehicle on A3 Northbound at M25 J10 (Wisley Interchange).

There is some delay anticlockwise from J17 A412 Denham Way (Maple Cross) to J16 M40.

And there is slow traffic anticlockwise from J27 M11 to J25 A10 (Enfield) in a construction area.

Severe delays on Piccadilly line

11:23 , Will Mata

On the Piccadilly line, there are severe delays King's Cross to Acton Town westbound due to signal failure at Holborn.

There are minor delays on the rest of the line.

Heavy traffic on M25 approaching Sevenoaks

11:19 , Will Mata

There is now heavy traffic on M25 both ways between J5 M26 / A21 (Sevenoaks) and (Clacket Lane Services).

There is congestion to J4 Orpington, clockwise, due to construction.

Earlier there had been lane closures further down to J6 on the anticlockwise section due to a collision. But, as of 11.15am, normal conditions had restored.

TfL warns of travel disruption due to Champions League final

10:53 , Will Mata

Transport for London has warned that passengers could face delays through the capital on Saturday night due to the Champions League final.

Borussia Dortmund are playing Real Madrid in the game which is set to kick off at 8pm from Wembley Stadium.

There are also fan events around Trafalgar Square, Regent Street, Somerset House, the Southbank Area and Potters Field Park.

In addition, fans going from pub to pub could see crowds in Baker Street, Bond Street, Canary Wharf, Charing Cross, Embankment, Marble Arch, Waterloo, Westminster, Wembley Park and Wembley Central

Guidance for passengers going through eGates

10:42 , Will Mata

Border Force has created a video to explain eGates and how to use them.

Always keep your passport and travel documents handy, advice states.

To avoid delays, when you arrive at UK passport control:

• remove your passport from its cover and have it open at the photo page

• take off any hats, headphones and sunglasses

• put mobile phones or tablets away when it’s time to see an officer

• stay together when travelling as a family

Engineering works to hit South West Railway network over weekend

10:38 , Will Mata

Planned engineering works are taking place on the South Western Railway network on Sunday, June 2 in the Wokingham area only.

For information on how to replan your journey, click here.

Heathrow Airport asks passengers to use self service eGates

10:13 , Will Mata

Heathrow Airport has said that due to industrial action by Border Force officers, from today (Friday, May 31) until Sunday, that passengers should use the self-service eGates if eligible, to reduce time at the border.

More than 500 staff are taking the strike action.

Slow traffic on M25 due to construction

10:10 , Will Mata

There is currently slow traffic on the M25 anticlockwise from J26 A121 Honey Lane (Waltham Abbey) to J25 A10 (Enfield).

There is congestion to Loughton, back through Epping Forest from J26.

Inrix has said delays are due to a construction project.

Warning about Dartford tunnel being closed next week

09:58 , Will Mata

Dartford east tunnel is set to be closed weeknights 9pm to 5.30am starting Monday.

The closure will last until July 1.

Vehicles 4.8m - 5m high will use M25 clockwise and vehicles lower than 4.8m will use Dartford west tunnel. The QEII Bridge will also be closed next month, see full details here.

Mansion House station reopens

09:55 , Will Mata

Mansion House Tube station has now reopened, having been shut this morning.

The station was closed on Friday due to unavailability of station staff.

Who is striking this summer and why?

09:42 , Will Mata

Border Force are not the only workers holding walk outs this summer.

There could be further rail strikes while junior doctors have also pledged to take strike action.

Here is a round up of what is happening.

M25: All lanes now reopen along Surrey stretch

09:05 , Will Mata

All lanes have re-opened on the M25 anticlockwise in Surrey between J6 (Godstone) and J5 (M26).

There is still a 90 minute delay in the area with six miles of congestion but this should now start to ease.

Train disruption between East Croydon and New Cross Gate

08:59 , Will Mata

Rail disruption is expected between New Cross Gate and East Croydon until midday.

National Rail has said customers can use buses and Southern rail services at no additional cost.

Delays on M25 anticlockwise section now 90 minutes

08:51 , Will Mata

Two lanes of three remain closed on the M25 anticlockwise in Surrey between J6 (Godstone) and J5 (M26) following a collision.

The spillage has now been cleared and Highways teams are re-opening all lanes soon.

There's now a 90 minute delay on approach with six miles of congestion.

A10 Kingsland High Street closed due to incident

08:47 , Will Mata

Part of the A10 Kingsland High Street, through Dalston, has been closed due to a police incident.

The closure is after a shooting incident on Wednesday that left a girl fighting for her life.

The section is closed both ways between Sandringham Road and Crossway / Shacklewell Lane.

Disruption has been felt since Wednesday night but the closure has been reduced, Inrix has said, and is now just north of the station now.

There is a detour in operation for buses 67, 76, 149, 236, 243 and 488.

London Overground now part suspended

08:34 , Will Mata

On the London Overground there is currently no service between Sydenham and Crystal Palace due to a track fault at Brockley.

There is a good service on all other routes.

Also long delays on *clockwise* section of M25

08:27 , Will Mata

We have already reported 70 minute delays on the M25 to an incident between J6 and J5 in Surrey.

There are now long delays on M25 clockwise - in the other direction - due to construction work.

Disruption in Rainham

08:23 , Will Mata

In Rainham in Essex two lanes are blocked on the A13.

Traffic is queueing for one mile due to collapsed manhole on A13 out of town from (Ferry Lane Interchange) to A1306 (Wennington Interchange).

Police are blocking lanes one and two of three along the passage.

Stratford station no longer closed

08:19 , Will Mata

Startford station is now open and fully operational after an incident last night.

Some lines were closed through the east London hub last night after a person was hit by a train.

At the time of writing, all Transport for London lines are operating a good service.

Now 70 minute delays to M25 blockage

08:15 , Will Mata

There is now a 70 minute delay on approach to the M25 anticlockwise incident, with five miles of congestion.

Two lanes (of three) remain closed in Surrey between J6 (Godstone) and J5 (M26) following a collision.

Recovery is now complete however there is a spillage which requires clearing.

The full story: More than 500 Border Force officers at Heathrow Airport to launch three-day strike

08:09 , Will Mata

Hundreds of Border Force officers working at passport control at Heathrow Airport will launch a three-day strike on Friday in a dispute over rosters.

The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said more than 500 of its members at terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5 are taking action in protest at new rosters being imposed.

Miriam Burrell has the full story here.

P&O Ferries warns of long delays at border control

08:03 , Will Mata

P&O Ferries to Calais has warned of long queues at border control.

The service is closing check-in 90 mins prior to departure due to these delays.

“Rest assured, if you miss your sailing, we will accommodate you on the next available departure,” a statement read.

“Thank you for your patience.”

Mansion House station closed

07:56 , Will Mata

Mansion House Tube station is currently closed.

This station is closed due to unavailability of station staff.

Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.

Traffic queues in north West London

07:52 , Will Mata

There is currently queueing traffic on A40 into central London from the Greenford Flyover to the A406 (Hanger Lane Gyratory System).

One lane closed before Hanger Lane, which means only one lane through the tunnel.

The delays are said to be caused by ongoing construction work.

Now 30 minute delays on the M25

07:42 , Will Mata

Two out of three lanes remain closed on the M25 anticlockwise between J6 (#Godstone) and J5 (#M26).

There's still a 30 minute delay with 4.5 miles of congestion on approach, National Highways has said.

Emergency services are still at the scene.

07:24 , Matt Watts

National Highways South East has said traffic has ben stopped on the M25 anti-clockwise in Surrey between Junction 6 at Godstone and Junction 5 at the M26 due to a multi-vehicle collision.It said emergency services are in attendance, and shortly before 7am there was already a 30 minute delay on approach.