London station evacuated due to ‘suspected gas leak’ after passengers felt unwell

National Rail said “major delays and cancellations” are affecting Thameslink services, while trains on the Elizabeth line are also facing disruption and diversions.

British Transport Police were called to the scene along with paramedics and firefighters.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Officers were called to Farringdon station at 9.42am today (30 April) following reports of a suspected gas leak in the station, with a small number of passengers reporting feeling unwell.

“Officers are in attendance, alongside the ambulance service and the fire brigade, and the station has been evacuated while enquiries are conducted.”

London Fire Brigade said it was responding to the incident. It wrote, in a posting on X: “Two fire engines, two fire rescue units and specialist officers are in attendance.

“The Brigade is working alongside partners at the scene. People are advised to avoid the area at this time.”

National Rail announced that emergency services are handling an incident, and no Elizabeth line or Thameslink trains will be stopping at this station. They also mentioned that disruptions are expected to continue until 5pm.

The disruption means Thameslink services between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars are not running, trains are not stopping at Farringdon or City Thameslink and all other routes face “major delays and cancellations”.

Passengers are being “strongly advised to delay travel until later this afternoon”.

On the Elizabeth line, National Rail said trains will not be stopping at Farringdon and Tottenham Court Road and services may be diverted to London Paddington or London Liverpool Street.

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