Update: Surbiton fire train cleared, lines reopened (From Surrey Comet)

Update: Surbiton fire train cleared, lines reopened

1:32pm Thursday 7th January 2010 in News By David Lindsell

The train involved in a fire at Berrylands station was cleared at 1.15pm and all lines have now reopened.

South West Trains apologised for the disruption caused.

A spokesman said: "The fire brigade was called as a precaution and the electric current was isolated on the two tracks which carry trains towards London.

"Passengers were escorted from the train to Berrylands station, which was a walk of about 30 yards.

"We apologise for any disruption this caused to passengers’ journeys."