Thameslink – Southwark News

Could Thameslink this year be hit with over a million passenger complaints and compensation claims?

Staff Reporter — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:35:29 +0000

Passengers claiming compensation over delays on trains run by Govia Thameslink could reach a million, just weeks before to being nationalised, writes Rich Brann… The London-based operator has received more than 800,000 compensation claims so far this financial year, putting them at serious risk of seeing over a million claims in 2025-26. According to statistics […]

Train travel disruption expected in South London over Christmas and New Year due to engineering works

Staff Reporter — Sat, 22 Nov 2025 13:56:22 +0000

Engineering works are set to disrupt train travel over the festive period, writes Lilian Mulholland… Passengers should make their Christmas travel plans now to avoid engineering work disruptions over the holidays, says Network Rail. Engineering work will take place across South London and Sussex to deliver vital improvements for a more reliable railway. Works include […]

Crucial Thameslink route disrupted for five days over Christmas

Herbie Russell — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:07:06 +0000

South London train users have been warned of Christmas disruption meaning no service on a crucial part of the Thameslink route. Track replacements mean the line between St Pancras International and Herne Hill will close from Christmas Day until Sunday, December 29. Passengers have been asked to plan ahead and check before travelling. Buses will […]

Direct service from Elephant and Castle to Finsbury Park begins next week

Herbie Russell — Thu, 12 May 2022 13:17:05 +0000

The route will operate from 7am to 9.50am and 4.30pm and 7.19pm on weekdays with no weekend service.

£73 million claim against massive British commuter network may lead to compensation for Thameslink travellers

Charles Harrison — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 13:26:14 +0000

Govia Thames Railway are alleged to have not correctly communicated how consumers can benefit from the boundary fare system

Denmark Hill commended at rail equivalent to Oscars

News Desk — Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:39:05 +0000

“Highly commended” in the Sustainable Business Award and the Infrastructure Achievement of the Year categories

Thameslink staff could go on strike after ‘lethal’ bacteria found on some trains

Kit Heren — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 11:20:53 +0000

Union RMT described operator GTR's efforts to tackle the problem 'pitifully inadequate'

Reduced Southern and Thameslink timetables in place as ‘pingdemic’ continues

Katherine Johnston — Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:59:48 +0000

'We are very sorry if these changes affect your journey plans. We will increase services as soon as we can'

Stay away from trains at peak times, Southern and Thameslink passengers told

Staff Reporter — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:56:01 +0000

Trains are set to get busier with businesses like pubs and restaurants reopening.

TRAVEL UPDATE: Thameslink trains from London to Sevenoaks Trains not stopping between Denmark Hill and Ravensbourne

Katherine Johnston — Mon, 01 Oct 2018 12:10:16 +0000

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