On April 9, 2024, motorists faced significant delays on the M25 motorway due to a crash that occurred between Junction 9 and Junction 10 in Surrey. National Highways issued a warning to travellers, indicating that they could expect delays of up to an hour stemming from this incident.

This disruption coincided with challenges in the rail sector, primarily due to a strike by members of the Aslef union that took place on Monday. Mick Whelan, the general secretary of Aslef, underlined the union’s determination to continue with the strike action until a satisfactory agreement is achieved with the rail operators. The strike has majorly affected train services in the East Anglia and South East regions, causing considerable inconvenience for commuters in these areas.

Moreover, the travel difficulties were compounded by issues within the London transport network. Transport for London reported severe delays on the Bakerloo Line, along with the suspension of service between Golders Green and Edgware on the Northern Line, which was attributed to planned engineering works. National Rail also warned about potential further disruptions due to the strike and the subsequent ban on overtime work.

With the combination of the motorway incident and the rail strike, travellers in and around London were advised to keep abreast of the latest travel updates to manage their journeys amid these multiple transport challenges.