A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Purley Oaks railway station at around 9.47pm yesterday (23 May) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

The spokesman said: "After someone set fire to seat cushions on the train arriving at Purley shortly after 11.30pm, Mr Cable, who suffered from asthma, went to help but collapsed after leaving the ...

It adds that the incident took place on board the 11.14am London Bridge to Caterham service. Disruption, including cancellations and delayed trains, is expected at Purley station until 2pm.

Fire next to train track blocking all lines at Purley station - recap Services may be cancelled or delayed By Alex Boyd Content Editor Updated 17:37, 12 MAR 2019 ...

A group of 100 residents and business people between Oaks, Phoenixville and Great Valley called “Citizens for the Train” has been formed under the town’s Main Street Development Corp.