Major UK train station EVACUATED sparking chaos for thousands of passengers – check your journey
A MAJOR train station was evacuated last night, sparking travel chaos for thousands of passengers.
Confused travellers were forced to exit Marylebone Station, in northwestern Central London, at around 9.30pm on Tuesday.
The evacuation appeared to have been triggered by a fire alarm.
Passengers were warned services were likely to be delayed or cancelled for around an hour.
One disgruntled ticket-holder said on X: "No communication about the situation at all."
"Just been asked to evacuate Marylebone station. What is going on?," wrote another.
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All lines have since re-opened after the period of disruption.
A spokesperson for Chiltern Railways said: "Due to the fire alarm sounding at London Marylebone, trains due to start or terminate at the station may be delayed or cancelled by up to 30 minutes.
"We apologise for the impact this may have on your journey this evening."
One video from the scene showed passengers leaving the station in the midst of the alarm.
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It was captioned: "Just been asked to evacuate Marylebone station. What is going on???"
They added: "No communication about the situation at all."
National Rail later confirmed the station had reopened.
They added in an update: "All lines have now reopened following the fire alarm sounding at London Marylebone earlier today."
Chiltern Railways said: "Following the fire alarm activation at London Marylebone, the station has now reopened.
"Trains may still be delayed whilst service recovery takes place.
"We sincerely apologise for the impact on your journey. Thank you for your continued patience whilst we got this resolved."