Fire near rail line in north London brings travel disruption across England

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Gwyn Topham and agenciesJanuary 30, 2026 at 06:16 PM

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A fire near a rail line in Primrose Hill, north London, caused significant travel disruption across England on Friday. The fire, reported at 9:31 AM, led to the suspension of train services to and from London Euston, affecting major routes on the west coast mainline, including trains to Manchester, Liverpool, and Glasgow. Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern trains were most impacted, with knock-on effects for London Overground and some Southern services. Passengers were diverted to King’s Cross St Pancras, and train operators allowed Friday tickets to be used on Saturday. While services resumed normally from London by 4 PM, residual delays and cancellations persisted. The London Fire Brigade sent 70 firefighters to tackle the blaze, which damaged a commercial building and a neighboring property; the cause is under investigation.

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London

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