Trains running through Orpington will be delayed for at least another three hours because of an earlier fire.

The fire, which has since been extinguished, was beside platform four.

Southeastern trains going to and from London Victoria, Charing Cross, Cannon Street and Sevenoaks are currently affected.

Thameslink trains between Luton and Orpington are also being disrupted.

National Rail initially said disruption would last until 12pm, but it is now reporting delays will last until at least 1pm.

A statement read: "Network Rail have now recharged the electrical current either side of Orpington, but platform four is still out of use."

No injuries were reported and the London Fire Brigade have dealt with the fire.

UDPATE - Servces are not expected to return to normal until at least 4pm.