No trains at Wimbledon Chase expected until approximately 22:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Sutton and St Albans City / Bedford

Description

A problem with the station lighting at Wimbledon Chase means that all lines are disrupted.

Trains will not serve Wimbledon Chase as a result and will be cancelled.

This is expected until 22:30.

Customer advice:

Wimbledon Chase station is not being served. This is due to a failure of the station lighting on the entrance and exit route.

Thameslink services will run non-stop through this station.

To help you complete your journey, your ticket will be accepted on the following local alternatives at no extra cost:

• London Buses across the local area

• London Trams serving Merton Park (on the route between Wimbledon and Mitcham Junction), which is a 16 minute distance from Wimbledon Chase

You can also use Wimbledon or South Merton stations as alternatives, also at no extra cost.

Planning your journey:

Live departure boards can be found viewed, as well as a live map of the network.

You can see an alternative route guide.

In the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

Unfortunately, it is not safe to serve Wimbledon Chase station at present. Thameslink are working with local management teams and contractors to restore lighting as quickly as possible.

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.