Derailed freight train in Lewisham

Commuters face chaos this morning as a derailed freight train suspended one of the major South Eastern train routes into London.

The train is thought to have derailed just before 6am this morning with network engineers on site at 6:15am. It is believed two of the trains carriages overturned on the tracks between Hither Green and Lewisham causing several lines to close. Trains have been cancelled and there’s no service at some stations at all as a result of this.

#Lewisham Engineers continue to work to resolve the problem. Apologies if you are affected. Check @nationalrailenq for service info. pic.twitter.com/aQl6JlqD75

— Network Rail (@networkrail) January 24, 2017

The cause of the derailment is not yet known. Network Officials have said no one was hurt in the incident.

In light of the incident, commuters took to twitter venting their frustration.

#southeastern derailed freight train at Lewisham. Plenty of information. More hell. pic.twitter.com/vAR1cawGQL

— Moaning Commuter (@MoaningCommuter) January 24, 2017

Absolute shambles of a ‘service’ this week so far. Long delays and re-routed trains and short terminations. #southeastern Late late late.

— Carol Murphy (@Carol_Murphy23) January 24, 2017

With Southeastern warning commuters severe disruption is “expected until the end of the day”, it is thoroughly advised all those using the affected line should check before they travel.

Southeastern have said that tickets would be accepted on buses routes and other rail, underground and tram routes in the area.

For more information follow @Se_Railway for real time updates.