Disruption to Thameslink services between Peterborough and Hitchin expected until 10:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Sunday 16 November 2025 at 08:01
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Last updated
Sunday 16 November 2025 at 08:32
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Peterborough and London King Cross
Description
A points failure at Sandy means that some lines are disrupted. As a result, trains running between Peterborough and Hitchin towards London will not call at Sandy.
Disruption is expected until 10:00.
Customer advice:
No trains can call at Sandy, in the direction of London, until further notice. Please allow 45 minutes extra, and check station screens and planners for the latest information.
If you are travelling from the Peterborough direction, and need to alight at Sandy, you will need to continue through to Biggleswade and catch a return service.
If you are at Sandy, and need to travel towards Hitchin, you will have to travel to St Neots and catch a return service.
Planning your journey:
You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.
You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Due to a points failure no trains can call at Sandy, in the direction of Hitchin / London, until further notice. Network Rail are en route to investigate.
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.