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General · 30 January 2026

London building fire stops trains at Euston.

London building fire stops trains at Euston.

A commercial building fire in Chalk Farm, North London, has caused major disruption to West Coast Main Line services between Euston and Watford Junction. Approximately 70 firefighters tackled the blaze, which began around 09:30 GMT and was controlled by 13:00. While no injuries were reported, lines remain affected with delays expected until late afternoon. Operators including Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway are accepting Friday tickets on Saturday due to the suspensions.

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