A broken down train at Greenwich means trains running through the station may be cancelled, delayed or diverted via Lewisham.

Disruption is expected until 23:30.

What's happened?

A freight train has broken down at Greenwich, blocking the line which runs towards London.

Response teams are working to get the train on the move and clear the line.

How does this affect my journey?

No trains can run on the Greenwich Line towards London.

Services on the Woolwich Line heading towards London will divert via Lewisham and will not call at Westcombe Park, Maze Hill, Greenwich or Deptford.

Trains on the Woolwich, Bexleyheath, Sidcup and Hayes Lines may be delayed, revised or cancelled.

What do I need to do?

If you're at Westcombe Park, Maze Hill, Greenwich or Deptford and wish to travel to London:​​​​​​​

Take a train towards Charlton and change there for services to London via Lewisham.

If you wish to travel to Westcombe Park, Maze Hill, Greenwich or Deptford:

Take a train to London Bridge and change there for Greenwich Line services.

You can also use your ticket on London Buses between London Bridge and Charlton.

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.