Railway line trespasser causes train delays near Richmond
By Tilly O'Brien 7th Apr 2026
South Western Railway (SWR) services between Twickenham, Shepperton and Kingston were facing disruption this morning (Tuesday, 7 April).
The issue was due to a trespasser on the line between Teddington and Hampton Wick, with all tracks being blocked.
Passengers were warned that trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes, or revised.
South Western Railway confirmed that lines reopened at around 9:30am on Tuesday.
Nub News has contacted the British Transport Police for more information.
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