A derailment between Hither Green and Chislehurst means lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes, or revised. Disruption is expected until 12:00.

What's happened?

A train has de-railed at slow speed on its way into the depot at Grove Park. Response staff are on site working to get the train back on the rails and into the depot.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains between Charing Cross and Sevenoaks and between Cannon Street and Orpington are currently unable to call at Lewisham, St Johns and New Cross. All trains running through Grove Park may be delayed by up to 10 minutes through the area.

What should I do?

Please use alternative services to / from Lewisham, New Cross and St Johns. If you are travelling from those stations towards Sevenoaks, please travel to London Bridge and change for a train back down towards Sevenoaks.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.