Train derails near Watford station causing major disruption
No reports of any injuries, but major disruption after train came off the track during rush hour.
A train has derailed near Watford Junction after a landslide causing major disruption to services in and out of London Euston station.
There were no reports of any injuries after the 6.19 service from Milton Keynes to London Euston came off the track at around 7am.
British Transport Police said officers were called to reports of a landslide at the Hunton Bridge Tunnel near Watford. They are currently working with fire and ambulance services at the scene.
Heavy rain has caused widespread chaos across the south of England this morning.
A spokesman for London Midland told the Press Association: "There is a train derailment at Watford Junction - it is the 6.19 service from Milton Keynes to London Euston.
"It happened near the tunnels at Watford Junction station - there are no reports of any injuries."
He said that because of where the incident happened, there will be disruption to services in and out of London Euston for at least most of the morning.
London Midland advised passengers to use alternative routes.
Southern Rail confirmed that they would be accepting London Midland tickets.
A statement on the National Rail website said that "disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day".