Rail passengers are facing delays this afternoon after damage to overhead line equipment left some routes blocked near Willesden Junction.

The fault is affecting trains running between Watford Junction and Clapham Junction, with operators warning of delays, short-notice cancellations and revised services while the disruption continues.

Engineers are on site working to repair the damaged equipment, and services are currently expected to remain affected until around 17:00.

Travellers are being urged to check the latest information before starting their journeys using the National Rail Enquiries real-time planner and updates on the Southern website.

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