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2018 Lewisham train strandings
Photograph showing the approach to Lewisham station
The approach to Lewisham station from London
Details
Date2 March 2018
17:34 to 21:59
LocationLewisham, St Johns and New Cross, London
CountryEngland
LineSouth Eastern Main Line
North Kent Line
OperatorSoutheastern
Incident typeUnplanned evacuation of passengers from trains
CauseWeather, train equipment issues, incident management issues
Statistics
Trains11
Passengers~9,000
Crew11–22
DeathsNone
Injured4
Part of the 2018 Great Britain and Ireland cold wave

The Lewisham train strandings occurred on 2 March 2018 in the area of Lewisham, St Johns and New Cross stations during snowy and cold weather. Eleven trains were involved. Passengers abandoned five of the trains due to issues including a lack of communication, heating and toilets. No injuries were reported. Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch conducted investigations into the incident.

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