Southeastern Railway has announced that some trains have halted following reports of a small dog on the tracks.

The trains unable to move are between Eltham and Kidbrooke stations as a small dog has reportedly run underneath one of the trains.

Network Rail response teams are on rout to safely evacuate the dog.

A spokesperson for Southeastern Railway tweeted: “We have received reports of a small dog on the track between Eltham and Kidbrooke stations which has run underneath one of our trains.

“Network Rail Response teams are on route to safely remove the dog.

“Trains are unable to move at present.”