Residual disruption to Southern and Thameslink services at London Bridge expected until 16:00 

Route(s) affected

Southern and Thameslink services at London Bridge

Description

An earlier broken down train at London Bridge means some lines are disrupted. As a result, Southern and Thameslink services at London Bridge may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

If you're planning a journey via London Bridge, you will need to leave at least 30 minutes extra to complete your journey.

Services have been affected by a broken down train at London Bridge, and the emergency services attending an incident at New Cross Gate. As a result, journeys through this area will be affected by delays and alterations.

If you're travelling now, you should listen to announcements and check station screens before you travel.

Residual disruption means it may be quicker to travel using an alternative route. You may need to travel on a different train to normal, or change trains at an intermediate station to complete your journey. You should check journey planners before you travel.

If you decide to travel now you can user your tickets on any of the following at no extra cost to yourself;

• Southern services via East Croydon or Peckham Rye

• Thameslink on any route to or from London Bridge

• Gatwick Express between Brighton and London Victoria

• London Underground between London Bridge and London Victoria or Balham

Planning your journey:

You can view live departure boards.

You can view a live map of the network.

You can also see an alternative route guide.

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

The Southern and Thameslink app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Earlier today, a train developed a fault at London Bridge, blocking some of the lines in this area. This has caused a number of delays and alterations. While services are running through this area, journeys are likely to be disrupted.

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.