- A fire at West Norwood is affecting Southern trains between Victoria and London Bridge/West Croydon.
- National Rail has confirmed that the disruption caused by a fire next to the track at West Norwood has ended.
- A signalling fault at London Bridge means more disruption this morning.
- Waterloo East and Charing Cross are both closed from July 26 until August 16 due to planned engineering works.
- Due to an earlier fire next to the track, fewer trains are able to run, with delays of up to 15 minutes expected.
- National Rail is advising passengers to allow more time for travel as speed restrictions may come into place due to hot weather.
- There has been a spate of trackside fires across London, disrupting parts of the capital’s transport network.
- The £320 million engineering project will mean Southeastern services will be diverted to other London stations.
- The disruption is expected to last until 10.30am.
Trackside fires and engineering works are severely disrupting travel across London, prompting National Rail to advise passengers to allow extra time for their journeys. A fire at West Norwood has particularly impacted Southern trains, affecting routes between Victoria and London Bridge.123
The fire's effects are compounded by ongoing engineering works at Waterloo East and Charing Cross, which are closed until August 16. This £20 million engineering project will divert Southeastern services to other stations, further complicating travel plans for commuters.4
National Rail confirmed that the disruption caused by the fire has ended, but warned that a signalling fault at London Bridge is causing additional delays. Passengers are advised to expect speed restrictions, which may lead to fewer trains running. “Due to an earlier fire next to the track, fewer trains are able to run,” National Rail stated, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the transport network.
The situation reflects a broader trend, as there has been a spate of trackside fires across London, with some incidents bringing parts of the capital’s transport network to a standstill. Commuters are urged to stay informed and plan accordingly as these disruptions continue to unfold.
“The disruption from a fire at West Norwood is expected to last until 10.30am, with delays of up to 15 minutes reported. Additionally, a spate of trackside fires has affected parts of London's transport network, prompting National Rail to issue warnings about potential speed restrictions due to hot weather.”
London Evening Standard
