Train on fire between Balham and Victoria

[CR165022]

Southern are reporting a train on fire between those two stations, although despite claiming the lines are blocked, services are still moving anyway?
I can't see what service it could be either, the only one not moving is 5Y41 which is a Southeastern ECS move.

From Southern's Twitter:

Southern (@SouthernRailUK) on X

⚠️ A train is on fire between Balham and London Victoria. ⛔ Some lines are closed between these stations until further notice. ℹ️ More information will follow below.

x.com

A train is on fire between Balham and London Victoria.

⛔ Some lines are closed between these stations until further notice.

ℹ️ More information will follow below.

 

[oxdropper]

Network Rail in Status and Disruptions clarify that the fire is on a train at Clapham Junction, so most likely 5Y41.

 

[Islineclear3_1]

According to RTT it has reached its destination

 

[Russel]

Was there any more detail on this incident anywhere?

 

[TrainWomble]

I believe it was due to an issue with the brakes and them giving off smoke. Unfortunately I cannot now find the news article that covered the incident.

 

[Russel]

I believe it was due to an issue with the brakes and them giving off smoke. Unfortunately I cannot now find the news article that covered the incident.

Thanks, it seems to have slipped under the radar.

But given the number of far more serious incidents of late, that isn't much of a surprise.