Reduced Service On Thameslink And Southern Railways Today and Tomorrow Due To 'Extreme Heat'

Monday, 18 July 2022 07:52

People flocked to Brighton beach this weekend - but people are being asked not to travel unless necessary, for the next two days...

Thameslink and Southern Railways have announced reduced services on both lines due to extreme heat warnings, advising people not to travel unless necessary (July 18 & 19).

On its website, Thameslink explain that, 'in hot weather, the overhead lines that provide power to the trains can expand and sag. To avoid damaging the lines, trains must travel more slowly'.

They've released the following information for Southern services with more information on the website regarding refunds and other services in and out of London:

Monday and Tuesday - Thameslink Services

There will be 2 Thameslink trains per hour between London, Gatwick, and Brighton (not calling at Redhill)
Thameslink services between Horsham and London will be amended to run between Horsham and Redhill only. Customers will need to use Southern services between Reigate and London Victoria for onward journeys.
There will be no Thameslink service to/from East Grinstead, Orpington or Littlehampton.
Thameslink services will run between Blackfriars and Sevenoaks only.
Gatwick Express services will not run. 1 Southern train per hour will run between Brighton and London Victoria.

Monday and Tuesday - Southern Services

Southern services between East Croydon and London Bridge via New Cross Gate will not run.
Southern services between Caterham and London Bridge via Tulse Hill will not run.
Streatham station will have no service.
Gatwick Express services will not run. 1 Southern train per hour will run between Brighton and London Victoria.

If you do travel:

You should carry a bottle of water.
Do not board a train if you feel unwell, seek help at the station or use a help point.
Avoid using the emergency alarm on the train between stations as this can cause a delay in help reaching you.