A fault with the signalling system between London Charing Cross and London Bridge is causing disruption to trains running between these stations. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or diverted to / from London Cannon Street.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

What's happened?

A signalling problem has occurred outside London Charing Cross station, and platforms 4, 5 & 6 are blocked. Platforms 1, 2 & 3 are open but trains using these platforms will be delayed.

How does this affect my journey?

Fewer trains are able to run to and from London Charing Cross, and are likely to be diverted to London Cannon Street at short notice, or delayed 10 to 15 minutes between London Charing Cross and Waterloo East.

Trains on the following routes can run to London Charing Cross, may be delayed between London Charing Cross and Waterloo East:

• London Charing Cross to Dartford / Gravesend via Sidcup
• London Charing Cross to Hayes

Trains on the route below will be diverted to London Cannon Street:

• London Charing Cross to Hastings via Tonbridge

What do I need to do?

Please allow extra time for your journey. If your train is diverted you can use London Underground at no extra cost between the following stations:

• London Charing Cross (Bakerloo & Northern lines)
• Embankment (for Charing Cross - Circle & District Lines)
• Waterloo (Bakerloo, Jubilee & Northern Lines)
• Southwark (for Waterloo East - Jubilee Line)
• London Bridge (Northern & Jubilee Lines)
• London Cannon Street (Circle & District Lines)

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.