No Thameslink trains at Gillingham (Kent) until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Between Kentish Town / Dartford and Gillingham (Kent)

Description

A problem with the station lighting at Gillingham (Kent) means that Thameslink trains are unable to call at this station. As a result, trains will be revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Southeastern services are no longer affected by this disruption.

Thameslink customer advice:

No trains can call at Gillingham in either direction.

Please speak to station staff, where available. If there are no staff, you can use the emergency button on the station help point instead, or speak to Thameslink on social media.

Planning your journey:

You can see live departure boards.

You can view a live map of the network.

You can also see the alternative route guide.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

The app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Unfortunately, a power cut at Gillingham Station means that the station lights are not working. As the station is in darkness, it's not safe for your train to call.

Thameslink are working with station teams and the local electricity suppliers to ensure that the station is returned to a mains electricity supply as quickly as possible.

We will continue to update you with any changes to the situation.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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.