Commuters are crowding onto remaining services out of London this evening as the high speed line remains closed.

Trains have been delayed for much of the day after problems developed on the overhead power lines on Southeastern.

Services affected are between St Pancras International and Ebbsfleet International, between St Pancras International and Margate and between St Pancras International and Faversham.

Commuters crammed onto trains from Victoria and London Bridge have described being packed in 'like cattle'.

Overcrowding has also been reported at several London stations.

The issue first arose at Stratford.

There is no estimate for when a normal service will resume.

Tickets are being accepted on Abellio Greater Anglia, Docklands Light Railway, London Underground and Thameslink services.