Lines reopened: disruption between Sutton and Mitcham Junction expected until 22:00 

Route(s) affected

Southern between Dorking and London Victoria

Thameslink between Sutton and St Albans City

Description

Lines have reopened following a trespass incident between Sutton and Mitcham Junction.

Trains running between these stations may still be cancelled, revised, delayed by up to 45 minutes or diverted.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

Customer advice:

Trains can now run between Sutton and Streatham once more. However, as this incident has displaced some of our trains and crew you should still an extra 45 minutes to travel, whilst Southern and Thameslink work to get back to their advertised timetable. Please check station screens and planners for the latest information.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket on the following, at no extra cost:

• South Western Railway trains between Dorking and London Waterloo

• London Trams between East Croydon and Wimbledon

• Alternative Southern and Thameslink services between Sutton and London

• London Underground via any reasonable route

• London Buses between Sutton and London

Planning your journey:

You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.

You can also view an alternative route guide.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

You can use the app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A trespass incident had been reported in the area, and trains were stopped for safety. Emergency services and Network Rail have been on site and removed the person.

Trespassing on the railway is extremely dangerous. Trains run at all times, often without warning, and many areas have high-voltage third rails, steep drops, and other hazards.

It is also illegal, with serious penalties for obstructing the railway.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.