London travel news LIVE: Trackside fire sparks Victoria trains chaos over morning rush

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There is significant disruption to London train services on Monday following a trackside fire.

The fire broke out on Sunday near Clapham Junction and has damaged signalling equipment, according to National Rail.

It says Southern and Gatwick Express services in and out of London Victoria station are expected to be disrupted until 4pm.

Follow the latest updates below...

More than 20 routes cancelled out of London Victoria

Several services departing from London Victoria have been cancelled.

As many as 20 routes have been cancelled between 10.30am and 1pm on Monday.

Disruption expected until 4pm

Disruption to services in and out of London Victoria is expected until 4pm, National Rail has reported.

This is an alteration to the previously reported 2pm resumption.

Trains to London Victoria cancelled

Services into London Victoria are being cancelled, according to commuters on social media.

Trainline is reporting that trains expected to arrive into Victoria at 8.59am and 9.02am from Epsom Downs and Eastbourne have been cancelled.

Services from Sutton, West Croydon, Brighton, and Eastbourne have also been cancelled, while others are running late due to the incident yesterday.

Commuters face confusion as they attempt travel to London Victoria

Commuters on social media have reported “conflicting” information as they travel into London on Monday morning.

One passenger reported hearing two contrasting announcements about the service to London Victoria.

It is understood that an “extremely reduced” service is operating in and out of London Victoria.

Disruption between Streatham and Tulse Hill

Trains will be running at reduced speeds between Streatham and Tulse Hill due to a signalling system fault.

National Rail has reported that disruption will last until 10am this morning on Southern and Thameslink serivces.

Only northbound routes between the two stations are expected to be affected.

'Extremely reduced' train service in and out of London Victoria

National Rail is reporting an “extremely reduced train service” to and from London Victoria this morning.

This is expected to last until at least midday as engineering repairs take place.

Passengers urged to allow extra 60 minutes for journeys

Passengers are being urged to seek alternative routes and to allow an extra 60 minutes more time than usual as they commute in and out of London Victoria.

Tickets are being accepted on alternative Southern and Thameslink services and on London Underground routes.

WATCH: Trackside fire near Clapham Junction

A trackside fire near Clapham Junction yesterday afternoon brought services in and out of London Victoria to a halt.

Footage shows firefighters hosing down signalling equipment and the tracks as they work to extinguish the fire.

Which routes will be disrupted?

Due to a trackside fire near Clapham Junction yesterday, several services in and out of London Victoria are facing disruption.

The following routes are expected to be heavily disrupted:

Between London Victoria and Ore

Between London Victoria and Littlehampton

Between London Victoria and Epsom Downs

Between London Victoria and London Bridge

Between London Victoria and Dorking

Between London Victoria and Brighton

Between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction

Between London Victoria and East Grinstead

Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport

Severe delays on Victoria and DLR services

On the London Underground, most services are running as usual.

But the DLR is facing severe delays due to a faulty train at Bank, while the Victoria line is facing severe delays following a signal failure at Brixton.

There are minor delays on the Northern and Central lines due to train cancellations.

Good morning

Services in and out of London Victoria are facing disruption this morning following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction yesterday.

Southern and Gatwick Express services are expected to face disruption until 2pm this afternoon.

Trains between Clapham Junction and London Victoria Hill may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, diverted or revised.

London Overground and South Western Railway services are operating as usual.

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