A police investigation stopped trains from stopping at Catford station early this morning (January 9).

Southeastern and Thameslink services were suspended for around an hour as police closed off the station to carry out an investigation.

Commuters were made to redirect their journeys via Catford Bridge station or via bus routes in Lewisham.

At around 5am Thameslink tweeted: “We have just been told that trains cannot call at Catford due to a police investigation. Trains will run non-stop through this station.

“Southeastern will accept Thameslink tickets at Catford Bridge station, which is next door. TfL Buses are also accepting rail tickets.”

At around 6.30am the station reopened with Thameslink tweeting: “Catford station has now reopened and trains can call as normal.”

British Transport Police has been approached for further information.