Due to a problem currently under investigation at London Blackfriars the southbound line is blocked. Train services running through this station will be cancelled, delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 18:00.
Customer Advice:
Services are currently severely disrupted on most of our southbound routes via Blackfriars. Please leave extra time for your journey and consider an alternative route.
Ticket acceptance:
Valid rail tickets will be accepted on:
- London Underground on any reasonable route
- Tramlink on any reasonable route
- London Buses between Elstree, Central London, Croydon and Redhill
- Southeastern between London, Dartford and Gravesend
- South Western Railway between London Waterloo, Clapham Junction and Wimbledon
- Southern services on any reasonable route
How is this currently affecting the train service?
The driver of the 13:24 Cambridge-Brighton service has reported a possible problem with the track at Blackfriars. This train has now moved forward, but has been moving very slowly in the affected area, with a delay standing at approximately 20 minutes.
A number of other trains have now been delayed behind this one.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Network Rail are urgently investigating. We'll inform you shortly about developments on site.
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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.
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