Lines reopened: disruption to Southeastern services through New Cross expected until 21:30 

Route(s) affected

Southeastern services through New Cross

Description

Lines have reopened following an earlier trespass incident at New Cross.

Southeastern services through this station may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised whilst service recovers.

This is expected until 21:30.

What's happened?

A trespass incident was reported in the New Cross area. For safety reasons, power to all lines was switched off.

Response staff have apprehended the trespasser and power to all lines has been restored.

How does this affect my journey?

Trains between London Bridge and Lewisham may be delayed, altered or cancelled.

What should I do?

Please check before you travel and allow extra time for your journey.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on:

• London Buses between London Bridge and Dartford / Orpington

• Docklands Light Railway between Woolwich, Lewisham and Greenwich

• Elizabeth Line between Abbey Wood and Farringdon

• Thameslink between Farringdon and London Bridge

How can I stay up to date?

You can follow Southeastern on Twitter (X) @SE_Railway or follow the Southeastern WhatsApp channel.

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.