Train services between London St Pancras and Herts have been disrupted since this morning - but what is causing the problem?
The Network Rail maintenance team has been attending to "damage to the overhead electric wires" between Radlett and Kentish Town, leaving some lines blocked throughout the day.
Thameslink trains between Luton and London St Pancras International continue to be cancelled, and delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.
In the latest update, Thameslink have told commuters that "major disruption" is expected until the end of the day.
ℹ️ We expect this disruption to continue until the end of service today.
— Thameslink (@TLRailUK) December 5, 2024
🕗 If you are travelling in this area today, your journey will now take up to 40 minutes longer to complete and you may need to change trains en-route to your destination.
A statement from Thameslink reads: "This morning, a fault with the overhead wires was detected affecting trains between Radlett and Kentish Town. It has been determined that there is damage to the overhead wires, limiting the available routes between these stations.
"Network Rail have sent engineers to site and made a temporary repair, however further work to complete repairs will need be done overnight tonight, Thursday into Friday.
"Until this work is complete, Thameslink services will not be able to use two out of the four lines in the area, and will continue to experience delays and run to the amended service detailed above."
Commuters affected are encouraged to apply for compensation here: https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/help-and-support/delay-repay.
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