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Gatwick Express services are disrupted this morning after a train fault between Streatham Common and Selhurst

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Commuters travelling on the Gatwick Express are facing delays this morning after a train fault blocked lines between Streatham Common and Selhurst.

Network operators have said the disruption is expected to continue until 11:45, although exact delays are not yet confirmed. Passengers are warned that services may be delayed, revised, or diverted.

Those affected are advised to check live updates on the Southern website or via the Southern app. A live network map is also available to help passengers see which journeys are likely to be affected.

Officials have said they are working to resolve the fault as quickly as possible and will provide updates throughout the morning. Alternative routes may be suggested once more information becomes available.

Follow the latest updates below...

Woolwich Ferry suspended

The Woolwich Ferry has resumed a one-vessel service following improved weather conditions.

Engineers continue to work to resolve the technical issue with the second vessel.

Gatwick Express services disrupted

A fault on a train between Streatham Common and Selhurst means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:45.

Severe delays on the Northern line

There are severe delays between Kennington and Morden while TfL deal with a customer incident at Colliers Wood.

London Buses are accepting tickets.

There is a good service on the rest of the line.

Disruption to Southeastern services between Bromley South and Orpington expected until the end of the day

Urgent repairs to the track at Bickley means that some lines are disrupted. As a result, Southeastern trains running between Bromley South and Orpington may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Disruption between Brimsdown and Stratford (London) / London Liverpool Street expected until 11:30

Following a fault on a train at Tottenham Hale all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains running between Brimsdown and Stratford (London) / London Liverpool Street may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes, diverted or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:30am.

Metropolitan line resumes good service

The Metropolitan line is now providing a good service.

No more exceptional delays on the A20

Traffic is now flowing well on the A20.

Buses replace trains between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey until approximately 14:30

A member of train crew being unavailable between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey means that services operating to / from these stations have been cancelled.

This is expected until 14:30.

Customer advice:

The following rail replacement buses will operate as follows:

Departing St Albans Abbey, calling at all stations to Watford Junction, at approximately:

Departing Watford Junction, calling at all stations to St Albans Abbey, at approximately:

You may use your ticket onboard Arriva Buses route 321 between Watford Junction and St Albans Abbey at no extra cost.

Disruption at Lewisham expected until 10:30

Following a fault with the signalling system at Lewisham means all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:30am.

What's happened?

There was a fault with the signalling system at Lewisham; the nature of the fault meant no trains could run between Lewisham and Nunhead.

Response staff have attended and have rectified the fault.

Luton and London St Pancras disruption extended until 10am

The disruption is expected to continue until 10am.

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