Steam from Scotsman sets off alarm at station

London’s Victoria Station was evacuated last night when the steam from the Flying Scotsman set off the fire alarm.

The world-famous locomotive – which was travelling around the South East as part of a nationwide tour – arrived into the station during the evening rush hour.

Thousands of commuters were facing delays to their journey home as the station closed for around 25 minutes.

Network Rail said in a statement: “Earlier this evening a charter steam train upon arriving into London Victoria station had set off the pre-alarm on the fire panel.”