Customers told not to travel on train network
It said "very few trains" could move in and out of the station and that it had left trains and crews "already displaced".
It has issued a 'do not travel' message to customers after the problems left 14 platforms at Waterloo out of action, which a spokesperson said was "significantly limiting capacity".
"While we are hoping to restore some services later in the day, these are still likely to be subject to delays and alterations," they said.
"Customers should please check back for updates. We are very sorry for the disruption to journeys this morning."
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