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UPDATE: Lines have reopened between Richmond and South Acton after fire

By Cesar Medina   4th Sep 2025

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A fire beside the tracks near Richmond earlier today has been cleared (credit: Cesar Medina).
A fire beside the tracks near Richmond earlier today has been cleared (credit: Cesar Medina).

London Overground lines have reopened between Richmond and South Acton stations following a fire earlier today (Thursday 4 September).

National Rail confirmed that a fire next to the track caused disruption to services through Richmond.

The incident, reported at 12:52pm, left some lines blocked until 2:18pm.

London Fire Brigade has been approached for comment.

More to follow

     

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