In recent days, commuters in and around London have been grappling with significant travel disruptions affecting both road and rail networks. A serious collision on the M25 motorway in Surrey has necessitated the closure of the anti-clockwise section between junctions 6 (Godstone) and 5 (M26 link), leading to substantial delays. The incident occurred during the morning rush hour, prompting immediate action from Surrey Police and emergency services who are currently at the scene. National Highways has advised motorists to expect significant delays and to follow the established diversion route, with the closure expected to last several hours. The police are appealing for witnesses to the collision as they work towards reopening the motorway.

In parallel, rail passengers have faced their own challenges. A signalling fault at Euston Station has resulted in severe delays for passengers on the West Coast Main Line, with some trains halted for over two hours. This issue has also impacted services on the London Overground, Thameslink, and trains to Liverpool Street, with extensive disruptions reported on the Elizabeth Line. Network Rail has extended apologies to affected passengers, assuring that engineers are working diligently to rectify the fault.

Adding to the transport woes, a train driver overtime ban is set to commence this Thursday, promising further disruption to rail services until Saturday, and again with a 48-hour ban the following Monday. This action, initiated by Aslef members amidst a dispute over jobs, is expected to lead to cancellations and delays, with National Rail issuing warnings of significant disruptions. With no law applied to ensure a minimum level of service during the strikes, some areas may face a complete absence of services on strike days.

Commuters are advised to stay abreast of the latest travel updates and to plan their journeys with these disruptions in mind. Both road users affected by the M25 closure and rail passengers navigating the ongoing and upcoming service disruptions are encouraged to follow official announcements for the most current travel information.