Clapham Junction fire disrupts services to London Victoria
Trackside blaze damages signalling equipment, leading to reduced train service until at least 2pm today.
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Train services to and from London Victoria are experiencing severe disruption today, Monday, 28 September, following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction on Sunday. An extremely reduced service is expected to operate until at least 2pm.
The fire, which occurred on Queenstown Road in Nine Elms, damaged signalling equipment and an area of shrubbery and grassland. The London Fire Brigade received the first of nine calls at 2.08pm on Sunday and extinguished the fire by 3.10pm. The incident is believed to have been accidental.
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Disruption to services
Network Rail and GTR, which operates Southern and Gatwick Express services, have apologised for the disruption affecting passengers travelling between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and between Imperial Wharf and Denmark Hill. The damaged signalling system, described as the railway's traffic lights, is essential for safe train operations.
Crews worked overnight to replace damaged equipment and carry out necessary repairs to reinstate the signalling system. While some trains have begun moving this morning, full restoration of normal services is ongoing. Network Rail and GTR anticipate that the extremely reduced service will continue until at least 2pm today.
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+What caused the train service disruption?
A trackside fire near Clapham Junction on Sunday, 27 September, damaged signalling equipment. The London Fire Brigade was called to the incident and extinguished the blaze, which is believed to have been accidental.
+When will normal train services resume?
An extremely reduced train service is expected to run to and from London Victoria until at least 2pm today, Monday, 28 September. Network Rail and GTR are working to reinstate the signalling system and restore normal services as quickly as possible.
+Which train services are affected by the disruption?
The disruption is affecting Southern and Gatwick Express customers travelling between Clapham Junction and London Victoria, and between Imperial Wharf and Denmark Hill. Services to London Victoria are particularly impacted.
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