We're used to passenger services breaking down but now an engineering train has packed up - leading to London Bridge chaos.

Passengers are being advised to plan their journeys and consider if they can travel either earlier or later from London Bridge station during tonight's rush hour after a wagon from an engineering train broke down outside the station. 

Network Rail warns London Bridge station is likely to be extremely busy with a queuing system in place to ensure passenger safety. Southeastern services will be unaffected, it is claimed.

A spokesman for Network Rail and Southern said: "This has been a difficult time for passengers at London Bridge and we are sorry they are facing more disruption tonight.

"We are doing everything we can to get people home but please check before you travel."

Passengers are being advised to check with their operator or at nationalrail.co.uk

Tickets are being accepted by other operators on relevant routes.