London travel news LIVE: Fire next to track hits Southern trains as major station closures disrupt journeys

A trackside fire in south London is disrupting train services this morning. It comes as Waterloo and Charing Cross train stations are closed until Sunday, August 16, while work is carried out on a £20million programme of upgrades. Follow the latest updates below...Reduced service on Southern routesAs rush hour gets underway, there is a reduced service running on several routes due to the trackside fire earlier this morning. Southern services between London Victoria to West Croydon via Crystal Palace and between London Bridge and London Victoria are both impacted. National Rail is advising passengers to change at East Croydon for alternative services, to use the London Overground from West Croydon and Crystal Palace, or London buses. Allow 15 additional minutes to complete journey, says Southern RailSouthern Rail is advising that passengers allow an additional time of at least 15 minutes to complete your journey to/from West Norwood. Trackside fire disrupts Southern trainsA trackside fire at West Norwood in south London is affecting Southern trains between Victoria and London Bridge/West Croydon. Disruption is expected to last until 10:30am.