London Victoria train services face major disruption after trackside fire
UKPulse Local Desk
Train services to and from London Victoria are experiencing significant disruption today, 28 September 2026, following a trackside fire near Clapham Junction.
- Gatwick Express and Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria may be delayed, cancelled, or revised until 4pm.
- An "extremely reduced" train service is operating to and from London Victoria until at least 2pm.
- The fire on Sunday, 27 September, damaged signalling equipment, with repairs ongoing.
Commuters travelling to and from London Victoria face major disruption today, 28 September 2026, due to a trackside fire near Clapham Junction. The fire, which occurred on Sunday, 27 September, damaged signalling equipment, leading to ongoing repairs.
National Rail has stated that Gatwick Express and Southern services between Clapham Junction and London Victoria may be delayed, cancelled, or revised until 4pm. An "extremely reduced" train service is running to and from London Victoria until at least 2pm while emergency engineering repairs take place.
Specific routes affected include services between London Victoria and Ore, Littlehampton, Epsom Downs, and Dorking. Services between London Victoria and London Bridge, West Croydon, East Grinstead, and Gatwick Express services between London Victoria and Brighton are suspended.
What this means for you: Customers are strongly advised to use an alternative London terminal from Victoria and allow extra time for travel. Tickets from Gatwick Express and Southern can be used on alternative services, including London Underground and Overground routes, at no extra cost.