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London travel news LIVE: Trackside fire sparks Victoria trains chaos over morning rush-hour

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There is significant disruption to London train services on Monday morning following a trackside fire.

The fire broke out on Sunday near Clapham Junction and has damaged signalling equipment, according to National Rail.

Southern and Gatwick Express services in and out of London Victoria station are expected to be disrupted until 2pm.

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Which routes will be disrupted?

Due to a trackside fire near Clapham Junction yesterday, several services in and out of London Victoria are facing disruption.

The following routes are expected to be heavily disrupted:

  • Between London Victoria and Ore
  • Between London Victoria and Littlehampton
  • Between London Victoria and Epsom Downs
  • Between London Victoria and London Bridge
  • Between London Victoria and Dorking
  • Between London Victoria and Brighton
  • Between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction
  • Between London Victoria and East Grinstead
  • Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport

Several services will face disruption following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction

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Severe delays on Victoria and DLR services

On the London Underground, most services are running as usual.

But the DLR is facing severe delays due to a faulty train at Bank, while the Victoria line is facing severe delays following a signal failure at Brixton.

There are minor delays on the Northern and Central lines due to train cancellations.

Good morning

Services in and out of London Victoria are facing disruption this morning following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction yesterday.

Southern and Gatwick Express services are expected to face disruption until 2pm this afternoon.

Trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria Hill may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, diverted or revised.

London Overground and South Western Railway services are operating as usual.

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