Lines reopened: disruption between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars expected until 09:30
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 07:31
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Last updated
Thursday 22 October 2026 at 07:42
Train operators affected
- Thameslink
Route(s) affected
between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars
Description
Following a fault on a train at City Thameslink, all lines have now reopened. Whilst service recovers, trains running between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 09:30.
Customer advice:
If you are travelling between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars you can travel on your normal route, but services will be disrupted.
You will need to allow at least an additional 30 minutes to complete your journey.
Please talk to station staff, look at the information boards or check your journey planner for the most recent information.
Can I use my ticket with another operator?
You can travel on the following services at no additional cost:
Alternative Thameslink services between London St Pancras and London Blackfriars
London Underground between all London terminals
Please be aware that using alternative travel will add at least 30 minutes to your journey depending on the route.
Planning your journey:
For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.
If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.
Stay up to date on the move with Thameslink's WhatsApp channel. Live updates are available Monday to Friday, 07:00–21:00.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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