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South London Rail Services Resume After Track Fire Near Peckham

The response involved cutting power to the line to let firefighters reach flames above the arches.

Overview

  • Trains were running again by the early hours after a large blaze on tracks between Queen's Road Peckham and South Bermondsey.
  • Three fire engines and about 15 firefighters tackled the fire, and no injuries were reported.
  • Queen's Road Peckham was evacuated and power on the line was isolated to give crews safe access.
  • Control received the first of around 90 calls at 8:49pm, with witnesses reporting bright flashes visible across several areas.
  • All lines between Tulse Hill and London Bridge were initially blocked, with delays, cancellations and alternative routes advised.