Travel services are almost at a standstill after last night’s thunderstorms.

There are currently severe delays and cancellations across routes to and from London, Gravesend and Dartford.

Unhappy commuters have taken to social media while stuck on platforms, some even going as far as forcing doors open causing one London railway track to have it's electricity turned off.

There is also a reduced service between Gravesend and Dartford and routes to other parts of the county.

High speed trains will continue to run as normal but are subject to delays and alterations.

A Southeastern spokesman said: “We would ask passengers to please bear with us. The very heavy torrential rain and thunderstorms have caused a great deal of issues across our network and these have continued throughout the day.

“We would urge people to please leave extra time for their journeys home tonight and check before they travel.”

A spokesperson for Network Rail added:”Our engineers have been out in force today working at locations across the south east with heavy duty equipment to clear flood water and repair damage to lines.

“We are working hard to keep trains running and to get users of the railway home safely tonight.

“We understand that passengers have faced delays and disruption to their journeys today, and advise them to check before they travel before making further journeys, ether with their train operator or with National Rail enquiries. There is more severe weather forecast this afternoon so further disruption going into the evening peak is possible."

Disruptions to the network are expected to continue into the evening, in order to help things run more smoothly SE Railway have announced that tickets can be used on the London Underground and buses at no extra cost.

First class has also been disqualified and high speed services may be used with normal speed tickets.

The rail company have reminded commuters that delays of 30 minutes or more do entitle them to claim a refund.