Disruption to Thameslink services between Peterborough and Sandy expected until 13:30
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Last updated
01 Jul 2024 at 12:17
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
between Peterborough and Horsham
Description
A broken down train at Huntingdon means some lines towards London are blocked. As a result of this, Thameslink trains running from Peterborough towards London are unable to call at Huntingdon.
Disruption is expected until approximately 13:30.
Customer advice:
Thameslink services from Peterborough towards London and Horsham are unable to call at Huntingdon.
Trains in the opposite direction can still call, heading towards Peterborough.
If you are travelling from Huntingdon towards London and Horsham:
Please take a train to Peterborough first, and change for trains heading in the correct direction. Your ticket will be accepted on Thameslink services, and also on LNER services between Peterborough, Stevenage and London Kings Cross.
Please leave at least 30 minutes of extra time for your journey.
If you are travelling from Peterborough towards Huntingdon:
Please continue to St Neots and change there for trains in the opposite direction.
Please leave at least 30 minutes of extra time for your journey.
Planning your journey:
Live departure boards can be found here.
You can view a live map of the network here.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A train has broken down at Huntingdon Platform 2, blocking the line used by trains serving this station in the southbound direction, towards London and Horsham. The faulty train can be bypassed on another line, but the other line does not have a platform.
Thameslink are working with the operator of the defective train to get the issue resolved as quickly as possible. A "rescue" train is now attending to tow away the failed one.
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.