A person has been hit by a train between Streatham and London Blackfriars. As all lines are currently closed, trains may be cancelled or revised until approximately 02:30.
Customer Advice
There will now be major disruption to trains on this route tonight so we would advise delaying travel where possible. Trains are currently unable to run in either direction between these stations.
If you are travelling, you will need to use an alternative route. Tickets will be accepted at no extra cost on the below:
- London Underground services on any reasonable route, including the Northern Line in South London
- London Buses on any reasonable route in the Central London area
- Alternative Southern services between Sutton / Tulse Hill / West Croydon / East Croydon and Central London
To assist, an alternative route map can be found here,
Can you tell me more about the incident?
The emergency services are working alongside Network Rail to safely reopen the lines.
If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner
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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.
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