A passenger has fallen ill at on a train at Chislehurst station, causing delays on major train lines.

National Rail confirmed on X (formally known as Twitter) that all lines were closed at around 9.30am today (September 25).

The train was unable to move until the passenger was off meaning the lines towards London Bridge were blocked.

All lines reopened at around 10.45am after the train was able to move from Chislehurst.  

The incident caused disruption until 11am, however this has since ended.

Routes between London Cannon Street and Orpington, London Charing Cross and Sevenoaks were affected.

The condition of the passenger is unknown.

We have contacted British Transport Police and London Ambulance Service for further information.