London travel news LIVE: Trespassers cause rail chaos as Elizabeth Line trains halted

Part of the Elizabeth line has been suspended sue to trespassers

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The Elizabeth line has been partly suspended due to trespassers on the track.

No trains are running between Whitechapel and Shenfield due to trespassers in the Chadwell Heath, according to TfL.

National Rail says Greater Anglia trains are also disrupted.

It comes after a crash partly blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, causing rush-hour delays for drivers on the M25.

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Windrush line suspended

The Windrush line on the Overground is also facing part-suspension between West Croydon an Sydenham.

This is due to a signal failure at Norwood Junction.

Which services are affected?

In addition to disruption on the Elizabeth line, a number of routes in and out of Liverpool Street - the UK’s busiest train station - are also being halted.

This includes trains to Clacton-on-Sea, Heathrow, and Braintree.

It also includes trains arriving from Shenfield, Clacton-on-Sea, Norwich and Southend Victoria.

Passengers looking at the departure board at Liverpool Street Station on Friday morning

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Trains from Liverpool Street cancelled

A number of trains running to and from London Liverpool Street are facing disruption or have been cancelled.

National Rail is warning that services could be delayed for up to 60 minutes.

Trespasser at Chadwell Heath

A number of trains have been cancelled or are facing disruption due to a trespass incident at Chadwell Heath in east London.

The Elizabeth line is also part suspended between Whitechapel and Shenfield.

Traffic easing after rush-hour chaos

Traffic on the M25 is looking to ease, according to live cameras.

The queues and traffic jams on the busy motorway this morning have now cleared as rush-hour draws to a close.

It follows a crash on the Dartford Crossing earlier this morning.

Traffic builds on M25

Live traffic camera show traffic building on the M25 as hundreds of motorists attempt to make their way in and out of London this morning.

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Second incident on A2 westbound

A second incident has been reported on the Kent side of the bridge on the A2 westbound from B255 to the M25 at junction 2.

Is the bridge open?

The M25 QE2 bridge was partially blocked this morning following the crash, but has now reopened.

Traffic does remain slow on the approach and motorists should expect disruption.

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Severe delays after crash on Dartford Crossing

A crash has been reported on the M25 this morning between J31 to J1a on the Dartford Crossing.

Traffic is building along the motorway up to J30.

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A crash has partly blocked the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing, causing rush hour delays for drivers on the M25.