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Fire halts West Coast Main Line trains from Euston

Fire halts West Coast Main Line trains from Euston

Summary

Train services on the West Coast Main Line between Euston station and Watford Junction are disrupted due to a fire in north London. About 70 firefighters are working to control the fire at a commercial building in Chalk Farm, affecting services to several major UK cities.

Key Facts

  • A fire started around 09:30 GMT in Chalk Farm, north London.
  • About 70 firefighters are working to put out the fire.
  • Train services from Euston station are facing major disruption.
  • Delays are expected until at least 15:00 GMT, according to National Rail.
  • Avanti West Coast suggests using tickets with other operators due to the disruption.
  • London Northwestern Railway trains from Euston are also suspended.
  • Southern trains between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction are not running.
  • The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

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