Lines reopened: disruption at Lewisham expected until 19:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 17 August 2026 at 18:15
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Last updated
Monday 17 August 2026 at 18:36
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Lewisham area
Description
An earlier trespass incident at Lewisham meant that all lines were closed.
Lines have reopened, however, as service recovers trains may still be delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 19:30.
What's happened?
A trespass incident was reported at Lewisham. The trespasser is now off the tracks, but power to the line was switched off for safety reasons, meaning no trains could travel via Lewisham.
Power has now been restored, and trains can now run via Lewisham.
How does this affect my journey?
Services via Lewisham may be delayed, altered or cancelled while we work to return to on-time running.
What should I do?
You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the Docklands Light Railway between Lewisham, Greenwich and Woolwich.
How can I stay up to date?
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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.
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