A train has become “London’s biggest public sauna” as delays have left passengers trapped for over two hours “without air con”.
Paramedics have attended the scene as commuters report rising temperatures in the crowded carriage.
National Rail has confirmed that disruption has been caused by a fire “next to the track” at Gunnersbury station.
One person tweeted at 7.32pm: “Stuck on District line train outside Gunnersbury for over two hours now.
“Officially London’s biggest public sauna. Shame it’s not free!”
A National Rail spokesperson said on Twitter: “A fire next to the track at Gunnersbury is causing disruption to journeys running through this station.
“As a result, London Overground services are currently unable to run to / from Richmond. Trains may be cancelled or revised.”
Express.co.uk has contacted Transport for London.
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