Disruption across the Thameslink network expected until the end of the day 

Route(s) affected

Various routes across the Thameslink network

Description

A number of incidents across the Thameslink network are causing disruption to Thameslink services. As a result, services may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

There has been various incidents causing disruption to the Thameslink network including the core routes through London today. These include a number of signalling and electricity issues which are likely to have been due to the hot weather. There have also been a number of passenger disturbances.

As a result, services running between Brighton, London Bridge and London St Pancras International, and between St Albans City and Sutton are affected. Services outside of these areas may also be affected as a result.

Trains will likely be subject to delays, cancellations and last minutes alterations. You can travel on your normal route, but it is likely journeys will take 20 to 30 minutes longer than usual so please allow extra time.

Please check before you travel using online journey planners and live departure boards.

Planning your journey:

You can see Thameslink live departure boards.

You can view live map of the network.

You can also see the alternative route guides.

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

The Thameslink app will also help you plan your journey.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

There have been various disruptive incidents today affecting a large proportion of Thameslink routes including the core routes through London. Thameslink are working to return to the advertised timetable but there will be ongoing delays and cancellations.

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.