Disruption to Thameslink services between Peterborough and Hitchin expected until 15:30 

Route(s) affected

between Peterborough and Hitchin

Description

A tree blocking the line between Peterborough and Hitchin means that some lines are blocked. As a result of this, Thameslink services are currently unable to run between these stations and will be revised to only complete part of their journey.

Disruption is expected until 15:30.

Customer advice:

Thameslink services between Peterborough and Hitchin are disrupted.

No Thameslink services can leave Peterborough.

If you are travelling Peterborough and London, you can use your ticket an no extra cost on:

• CrossCountry services between Peterborough and Cambridge

• East Midlands Railway services between Peterborough and Ely

• LNER services between Peterborough and London Kings Cross

Please be advised there is a pre planned rail replacement bus service Cambridge to Royston. Where you will then need to change at Royston for a Thameslink service towards London. This will increase your journey time by up to 60 minutes.

The following stations currently have no services:

• Huntingdon

• St Neots

• Sandy

• Biggleswade

• Arlesey

Thameslink are in the process of working on alternate transport and will confirm once this is in place.

If you are at this station and need travel in-between, please press the emergency help point button and a taxi will be requested.

Planning your journey:

You can see a live map of our network here. This will now show where your journey is likely to be delayed.

You can also use our app to get more information about your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A tree is blocking the signalling system in the Huntingdon area. At present, trains are not able to move in this section of the route. Network Rail colleagues are on site and will hopefully be able to assist with the removal of the tree shortly to ensure trains can continue running safely.

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.