Woolwich Line delays: Derailed freight train sparks disruption for south London passengers

Disruptions: the derailed freight train in Charlton station (Picture: @danielrudge)

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Alexandra Rucki

3 June 2015

Train services are expected to face delays until late afternoon after a freight train derailed in south London.

The train derailed at Charlton train station, affecting all trains on the Woolwich Line.

Network Rail said engineers are on site assessing the situation.

There are no services currently running between London Bridge and Woolwich Arsenal.

Passengers travelling via London Cannon Street, Barnehurst, Crayford and Dartford stations have all been told to expect delays.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Derailed train outside the flat. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/Se_Railway" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-34701-https://twitter.com/Se_Railway" data-vars-event-id="c23">@Se_Railway</a> this one's for you. <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?mid=9&id=222025&p=http://t.co/rZIwkSlKjh" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-34701-http://t.co/rZIwkSlKjh" data-vars-event-id="c23">pic.twitter.com/rZIwkSlKjh</a>— Daniel Rudge (@danielrudge) <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/danielrudge/status/606064139375677440" class="body-link" data-vars-item-name="BL-34701-https://twitter.com/danielrudge/status/606064139375677440" data-vars-event-id="c23">June 3, 2015</a>

Southeastern Trains are advising commuters to travel on the London Underground, Docklands Light Railway or buses instead.

Disruptions are expected to continue until at least 5pm.

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