ST ALBANS: First Capital Connect is running free extra trains throughout the night on New Year’s Eve for revellers returning to St Albans from London.

There are two an hour from 1pm to 3pm at 20 minutes past and 50 minutes past the hour from St Pancras to St Albans City.

Free travel is valid on both Thameslink and Great Northern services from London between 11.45pm and 4.30am although Blackfriars Station will not be open.

Further details can be found at http://www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/plan-your-journey/christmas-timetable/