Southeastern train evacuated after smoke seen

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A Southeastern train at Lee station was sseen with smoke emanating from a carriage this morning.

Passengers report being evacuated and the fire brigade arriving.

The train appears to be a Networker which are around 25 years old.

https://twitter.com/emilyvonjane/status/1027825012785459200

After emergency services arrived en masse the train departed without any serious damage.




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J Smith

I've lived in south east London most of my life growing up in Greenwich borough and working in the area for many years. The site has contributors on occasion and we cover many different topics. Living and working in the area offers an insight into what is happening locally.

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2 thoughts on “Southeastern train evacuated after smoke seen”

  • The ‘extra maintenance’ is going well.

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  • Not only smoke, but a strong smell of burning oil. Good to hear that the train was able to move off, but it’s yet more examples of the ongoing problems with the South Eastern stock.

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