A number of Great Northern and Thameslink trains are being cancelled as a knock on effect of the Government’s COVID-19 self-isolation measures.

Govia staff, who feel unwell or need to self-isolate under the guidance issued by Public Health England, have taken the decision to stay home.

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Today, the train franchise expects there will be a number of cancellations across its network and are expecting similar issues on Saturday.

More information is available here greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information.