A broken down freight train between Peterborough and Huntingdon means trains running between Peterborough and London Kings Cross may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
Disruption are expected until 14:00.
Customer Advice:
LNER
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Please be aware that other operatorsâ services are also likely to be busy.
Thameslink
This incident is disrupting Thameslink services.
Your journey is likely to be disrupted, but we don't have an exact estimate for any delays at the moment.
You'll be able to see any further updates on this page, so please continue to check back here.
If you need to use another route, we'll let you know shortly.
If you're waiting on a train which is delayed between stations:
If your train is delayed between stations, please remain where you are and listen to announcements, or speak to staff for further information. We'll get you moving as soon as possible. We're aware of your location, and our teams will be doing everything they can to help you continue your journey.
Please don't leave the train unless you are asked to do so. Other trains may still be moving in the area, and the track is also a very hazardous environment.
Planning your journey:
You can see a live map of our network here. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Thameslink had a report of a fault on a freight train, and this is now causing delays to other services travelling through this area.
Normally, when a fault on a train occurs, train crews will gather details and report this to Fleet teams. If possible, the defect will be fixed promptly, and we'll get the train on the way. Initial steps are designed to take around 10 minutes.
However, sometimes the fault cannot be fixed in this time frame. In this case, wherever possible, the train will be taken out of use and sent to a depot. This does take additional time, as the crew will need to make sure that everyone's managed to leave the train.
If this can't be done either, specialist engineers will be sent to site, known as "fitters". There are fitters based in key locations around the network, 24 hours a day, and they are able to attend anywhere on our routes. Once they are on site, Thameslink will then monitor progress updates and ensure that the railway can be reopened as promptly as possible.
Until the defective train can be moved, we will try to find a way to get other trains around the issue. This depends how many lines are available, and whether the signalling equipment is set up to allow trains to be routed around the problem. This is more often the case on our major routes, but not always.
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.