London Overground Windrush line suspended after Bermondsey waste fire
National Rail warns delays will last all day between West Croydon and Highbury & Islington
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London Overground services on the Windrush line remain suspended this morning after a fire at a waste facility in south Bermondsey. The blaze, which broke out last night, has left large sections of the route without any trains.
National Rail confirmed there is no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction or New Cross. The same applies between Sydenham and Crystal Palace. Severe delays are affecting the rest of the line between West Croydon and Highbury & Islington.
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Structural damage raises safety fears
The fire damaged a building adjacent to the railway. Firefighters at the scene told This Is Local London that corrugated cladding panels could fall onto the tracks. The London Fire Brigade has not yet confirmed when the area will be made safe.
National Rail expects disruption to continue throughout the day. Passengers are advised to check for updates before travelling. No replacement bus service has been announced for the suspended sections.
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What passengers should do
Transport for London has not issued specific advice for affected passengers. Those travelling between the suspended stations will need to use alternative routes, including buses or the Underground where possible. Delays are likely to persist even on unaffected parts of the line.
Questions this report answers
+Which London Overground stations are closed?
There is no service between Surrey Quays and Clapham Junction or New Cross, and between Sydenham and Crystal Palace. These sections of the Windrush line are suspended until further notice due to a fire in Bermondsey.
+How long will the delays last?
National Rail expects disruption to continue throughout the day. The fire damaged a building next to the railway, and safety checks are still ongoing. No timescale has been given for reopening the line.
+Is there a replacement bus service?
No replacement bus service has been announced for the suspended sections of the Windrush line. Passengers must find alternative routes, including buses or the Underground where possible.
+What caused the disruption?
A fire at a waste facility in south Bermondsey damaged a building next to the railway. Concerns about falling cladding panels have forced the suspension of London Overground services on the Windrush line.
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