A train has caught fire at Kidbrooke station, blocking trains on its track.
Passengers had to be evacuated from the Southeastern train as smoke billowed out from the train.
Ryan James Duthie caught the incident on camera as a fire started underneath one of the coaches.
Trains cannot run on the Bexleyheath line towards Lewisham while the train is prepared to be towed.
Smoke started billowing from the train at Kidbrooke Station around 12:15pm.
It's more bad news for Southeastern, who are also dealing with a freight train that derailed at Lewisham yesterday, January 24.
The derailed freight train has resulted in a number of delays and cancellations across London.
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