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Why do police shut railway lines?
Police can shut railway lines for various reasons, including responding to an incident on or near the tracks, investigating a crime, or ensuring public safety. The 'police incident near Woking' that closed lines into Waterloo would have been deemed serious enough to warrant this measure, prioritising safety.
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