A broken down train at Penge East has resulted in a number of cancellations for train services running through this station.

The 5.11am Southeastern train from Ashford to London broken down outside Penge East this morning (November 30) and is unable to move forward.

Southeastern has said the driver is attempting to move the train back to Kent House in order to re-open the line.

Until the train gets there, services attempting to travel through Penge East have been cancelled and some train services will be diverted through alternate routes.

The disruption is expected to continue until 8.30am this morning.