A trespass incident between Peterborough and Hitchin means that trains must run at a reduced speed on all lines. Trains running through these stations may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 18:45.

Thameslink customer advice:

If you are travelling now, you can continue to use your planned route, however, please note that trains will be delayed by up to 10 minutes.

Planning your journey:

Please check journey planners and station information boards before you travel, and allow extra time to reach your destination.

You can see a live map of the network here. This will show where your journey is likely to be affected.

You can also use the Thameslink app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A trespass incident has been reported between Peterborough and Huntingdon.

When trespassing is reported, trains in the area slow down or stop for safety. Emergency services and Network Rail will respond to remove the person from the tracks.

Trespassing on the railway is extremely dangerous. Trains run at all times, and you may not see or hear them until it's too late. Many areas also have a high-voltage third rail, steep drops, and other hazards.

It’s also illegal, with serious penalties for obstructing the railway.

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.