A fire next to the track between Lewisham and London Bridge is disrupting some lines. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
What's happened?
We have been informed of a fire next to the track at New Cross. Network Rail staff are on site to assess the situation. To allow them a safe access to the railway, trains are not currently able to run via New Cross and St Johns.
How does this affect my journey?
Some services running via New Cross and St Johns may be cancelled or diverted, with delays to other trains possible.
- Trains between Dartford and London Cannon Street via Woolwich Arsenal and Blackheath will divert via Greenwich
- Orpington to London Cannon Street services will be suspended until further notice
- London Cannon Street (Slade Green) - Cannon Street trains will not call at St Johns and New Cross and will run fast from Lewisham to London Bridge where they will terminate.
What do I need to do?
Please check your journey before you travel.
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.