A large fire has caused train chaos this afternoon after a tree fell and blocked the tracks.
The blaze, which was spotted near Hatch End Railway Station at around 1.20pm today, has caused all services to and from London Euston to be cancelled.
Network Rail said the fire was caused by extreme temperatures impacting a 25,000-volt overhead electronic cable.
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The fire was pictured spreading to trees near houses in The Avenue with firefighters working in the scorching heat to put the flames out.
Network Rail’s West Coast South route director James Dean said: “As predicted the extreme temperatures have impacted the overhead cables on the West Coast main line and all trains have had to be stopped at Harrow in North London.
“Please follow our ‘do not travel’ message today as journeys are being severely impacted. Once the emergency services give us the go ahead we will work as fast as we can to restore the railway lines.”
Services are still heavily disrupted this evening with many not running.
National Rail said at 7.20pm: "A fire near Hatch End means trains running between London Euston and Watford Junction may be cancelled.
"Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
"Do not travel on West Coast Main Line services out of Euston this afternoon. The line is currently blocked, there are no services and we cannot guarantee that services will resume today
"Avanti West Coast services are suspended for the rest of the day.
"{For} London NorthWestern Railway, Rail Replacement transport will be operating between Watford Junction and Coventry."
London Overground passengers should check the Transport for London website for the latest.
London Fire Brigade has been contacted for more information.
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