Clapham Junction and Balham Southern: Hours of disruption expected

The incident took place between Clapham Junction and Balham shortly before 5pm on Tuesday, March 17.

Services on Southern and Gatwick Express routes between Shepherd’s Bush, London Victoria and Balham have been severely affected, with delays, cancellations and alterations while emergency services deal with the incident and lines remain closed.

Here are the routes affected and what it means for services

A number of Southern and Gatwick Express routes to and from London Victoria are being severely disrupted, with many services cancelled or altered.

London Victoria to London Bridge / Watford Junction – most services are cancelled

London Victoria to Epsom Downs – trains will run between Selhurst and Epsom Downs only

London Victoria to Dorking / Horsham – some cancellations, with limited shuttle services operating

London Victoria to West Croydon – services will run between Streatham Hill and West Croydon where possible

London Victoria to Sutton / Epsom / East Croydon – most peak-time services are cancelled

London Victoria to Reigate / Gatwick Airport (via Redhill) – most services are cancelled

London Victoria to Ore / Eastbourne – services will run from East Croydon, with some London Victoria journeys cancelled

London Victoria to Littlehampton – services will run from East Croydon, reduced to around one train per hour

London Victoria to East Grinstead – services will run from East Croydon only

London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour / Bognor Regis – services will run from Gatwick Airport, with reduced frequency

Anyone affected by the incident is being reminded that support services are available.

Southern and Gatwick Express said people can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for a confidential chat.

Disruptions are expected to continue until 8pm.