Multiple train routes including one south London route across Thameslink’s network have been disrupted today following "crew unavailability".

This includes the Wimbledon and Sutton to St Albans route.

Trains could either be cancelled or revised with a reduced Thameslink service today, with passengers advised to seek alternative routes.

Trains may also only complete part of scheduled journeys today, with the last trains likely to not run whilst disruption lasts.

According to a statement on National Rail’s website, Thameslink has advised customers that disruption is ‘across the whole network’ until the end of the day today.

Which services are affected

  • Sutton/Wimbledon – St Albans
  • Horsham - Peterborough
  • East Grinstead route
  • Brighton / Three Bridges - Bedford

Customers are being advised to check routes before travelling today, allowing for an extra 30 minutes travel time and to use alternative travel routes.

Where you can use your ticket

Thameslink has advised that tickets can be used on a number of alternative routes including:

  • Tube services across London
  • TfL Buses across London
  • Southern services between Sutton and London Bridge or London Victoria
  • Trams between Wimbledon, Mitcham Junction, West Croydon and East Croydon
  • Alternative Thameslink trains via East Croydon
  • South Western Railway services between Wimbledon and London Waterloo
  • Southeastern services between Herne Hill and London Victoria

A Thameslink spokesperson said: “We’re very sorry for the changes to some of our Thameslink services today. At times, high levels of driver sickness combined with drivers on annual leave can take us to a position where we find it challenging to cover all our services. We’ve therefore had to make some changes to the timetable today to reduce any gaps between trains and provide the most reliable service we possibly can.

“We understand this is frustrating and we’re sorry for the disruption it is causing. We’re doing our best to run as many trains as possible but we strongly advise customers to check journey planners before travelling for the latest information.”