Disruption to Thameslink services between Sutton and Tulse Hill expected until 16:15 

Route(s) affected

between Sutton and Tulse Hill

Description

A safety inspection of the track between Sutton and Tulse Hill means that trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result of this, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised to complete only part of their journey.

Disruption is expected until 16:15.

Customer advice:

Trains are running at reduced speeds between Sutton and Tulse Hill. This is due to a safety inspection of the track near Mitcham. This is affecting trains in both directions, and via Wimbledon and Mitcham Junction.

You can use your normal route, but please allow at least an extra 30 minutes to complete your journey.

For the latest information, please check station boards or the online journey planners.

Ticket Acceptance:

You can use your existing ticket at no additional cost on the below services:

• Alternative Thameslink services between London stations

• London Underground between Sutton and all London Terminals

• London Buses between Sutton and Elephant & Castle

• London Trams between East Croydon, Mitcham Junction and Wimbledon

Planning your journey:

For help planning your journey, check live departure boards, view a live network map or see alternative route guides.

If you’re travelling within London, you can use the TfL Journey Planner.

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Can you tell me more about the incident?

Network Rail is carrying out a safety inspection of the track between Sutton and Tulse Hill following a report of a possible problem in the area.

As a precaution, trains are not running through the affected area until the track has been inspected. This is to make sure the railway is safe before trains are allowed to run again.

With the line closed, trains will need to be cancelled, revised or diverted. This can also affect services beyond the area where the inspection is taking place, as it may take longer for trains and crew to arrive in the right place to run their next scheduled service.

Once the safety inspection has been completed, Network Rail will decide whether any further work is needed or if it’s safe for trains to run again.

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.