Fire causes major train disruptions in Surrey

News imageSouth West Railway Smoke billowing from a lineside track. South West Railway
Delays to services between Woking and West Byfleet are expected until 20:00 BST on Friday

A lineside fire has caused serious delays for Surrey train services, a railway company has said.

South Western Railway said four tracks between Woking and West Byfleet were closed earlier on Friday while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The company says all lines have now reopened but delays are expected to continue until about 20:00 BST.

It adds London Waterloo to Woking stopping services are running but subject to last minute changes and delays up to 100 minutes.

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