Rush hour commuters hit with Metro delays after 'points failure' causes train suspensions

10-08-2026 12:06 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Rush hour commuters hit with Metro delays after 'points failure' causes train suspensions

No trains were running between between Pelaw and Brockley Whins in either direction on Monday morning due to the issue

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