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The Department for Transport will now run the trains under the Operator of Last Resort.
(Permalink) Department for Transport Operator of Last Resort Southeastern Railway Ramsgate: Southeastern Class 395 'Javelin' waits at Ramsgate to depart with the 1605 hrs to St Pancras International, via Ashford International and HS1 on 10 November 2019. The 6 car set is 395003 'Sir Steve Re ... |
A derailed freight train has caused major delays for commuters in south London.
Services were delayed, cancelled or diverted after the derailment at Lewisham at about 6am on Tuesday. Passengers complained of a hellish journey to work while Southeastern Railway warned the disruption would last all day. Southeastern commuters were left waiting on freezing platforms as the train operator warned services were unable to run from Dartford and Hayes to Lewisham. (Permalink) Derailment Lewisham Southeastern Railway |