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Thameslink
London Travel News has published 26 stories involving Thameslink, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Tube & Rail · GatwickGatwick Airport train services delayed by trackside fire
Train services between Gatwick Airport and Purley are experiencing significant delays following a fire next to the track. Network Rail has confirmed the blaze is not yet extinguished, posing a safety risk.
Gatwick2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Airports · GatwickFire near Gatwick causes major train disruption
A fire close to Gatwick Airport has led to major disruption on train lines serving the area. Passengers are advised to check their travel plans as services face delays and cancellations.
Gatwick2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Tube & Rail · CroydonSouthern trains cancelled across Croydon this Sunday
Southern passengers in Croydon and Sutton face significant disruption on Sunday, September 27, due to planned engineering works. Key lines will be closed, with replacement bus services operating on some routes.
Croydon2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 20
Airports · LutonLuton Airport train ticket confusion explained
Travellers heading to London Luton Airport by train may be unaware that Luton Airport Parkway station requires an additional journey on the Luton DART shuttle to reach the terminal. Understanding ticket destinations is key to avoiding extra costs.
Luton2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink to upgrade 60,000 train seats
Thameslink is upgrading over 60,000 standard class seat cushions across its 115 trains. The new spring and memory foam cushions will be rolled out from next year as part of a pre-existing contract with Siemens Mobility. The upgrade comes at no additional cost to taxpayers.
London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 60 · Hype 40- Tube & Rail · London
Elizabeth line, Tube, and rail services face disruption
Passengers travelling across London are experiencing significant disruption on the Elizabeth line, Southern, Thameslink, District, Piccadilly, and Mildmay lines due to vandalism, a person hit by a train, and a lack of drivers.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41 
Tube & Rail · LondonRail disruption between London and Cambridge after person hit by train
Rail services between London Kings Cross and Cambridge are experiencing significant disruption following an incident where a person was hit by a train between Royston and Cambridge. All lines in the area were closed.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Tube & Rail · London
Thameslink Trains Delayed After Person Hit By Train
Thameslink services are currently facing delays and potential cancellations following an incident where a person was struck by a train. The disruption is affecting journeys across the network.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61 
Tube & Rail · LondonTrain disruption: Person hit by train between London Kings Cross and Stevenage
Services between London Kings Cross and Stevenage were halted on September 4 after a person was hit by a train. Emergency services attended the scene, causing significant delays and cancellations for passengers.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · LondonBarons Court Tube Station Set for Three-Day Closure
Barons Court tube station will be closed for three days from [Date TBC] to allow for essential track upgrade work. Nine additional sections of the Underground have recently gained mobile phone coverage, and Thameslink plans seat upgrades.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 10
Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink services delayed after casualty on tracks at Cricklewood
Thameslink trains were delayed on 3 September after a casualty on the tracks near Cricklewood station. Services between St Albans and Luton were suspended for two hours, with passengers advised to use alternative routes. No further details on the incident have been released.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 30
Tube & Rail · LondonThameslink replaces "ironing board" seats on 115 trains
Thameslink is upgrading seats across its entire fleet of 115 trains, replacing over 60,000 standard class base cushions. The move aims to improve passenger comfort on busy commuter routes. First class seats will also see base upgrades.
London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 45
Tube & Rail · LondonPerson dies after train incident at Hatfield station
A person has died after being hit by a train at Hatfield railway station on August 26. British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious, but it caused hours of disruption to services.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · GatwickGatwick travellers face rail disruption and busy roads this Bank Holiday
Travellers heading to Gatwick Airport over the August Bank Holiday weekend should prepare for potential disruption. Engineering works will halt Gatwick Express services before 7am on Sunday, with further amended timetables affecting Southern and Thameslink services throughout the weekend and on Bank Holiday Monday.
Gatwick3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 40
Tube & Rail · North LondonTrain disruption between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City after person hit by train
A person was hit by a train between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City, causing all lines to close. Disruption affected multiple train operators and was expected to last until 5pm.
North London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 61
Tube & Rail · All LondonThameslink services suspended after person struck by train
Thameslink services faced major disruption after a person was struck by a train. The incident led to a complete suspension of services on the affected line, impacting numerous passengers.
All London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Projects · South LondonVineyard established at Denmark Hill station
A new vineyard has been established at Denmark Hill station by volunteers from the Camberwell Society, in collaboration with rail operator Thameslink. The project aims to produce wine for local tasting events and participants.
South London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 67 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · LondonPotters Bar train death closes London-Stevenage line until 4pm
A person died after being struck by a train at Potters Bar station on 20 August 2026, forcing the closure of all lines between London and Stevenage. Services were cancelled, delayed or diverted until 16:00, affecting six operators including Thameslink and LNER.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
Tube & Rail · North LondonNorthern line delays leave Barnet commuters stranded during rush hour
Commuters in Barnet faced severe delays on the Northern line after a signal failure disrupted services during the morning peak. Transport for London reported cancellations between Edgware and Golders Green but gave no estimate for when full service would resume.
North London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75
Strikes & Disruption · LondonMill Hill East Tube station closed after police incident
Mill Hill East Underground station was closed on 14 October 2024 after police were called to reports of a person with a knife. All Southeastern trains are passing through without stopping. No injuries have been confirmed, and the station will remain shut until officers complete their search.
London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 75
Tube & Rail · Central LondonKing's Cross trains delayed after cable damage causes disruption
Passengers at King’s Cross station face severe delays after damaged cables disrupted Thameslink and Great Northern services on 16 August 2026. Network Rail engineers are on site, with no confirmed time for full repairs. Updates are being issued via operator channels.
Central London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 43 · Hype 45- Strikes & Disruption · London
Tube and rail strikes extend heatwave travel delays across Barnet
Barnet residents face a second day of disrupted commutes as RMT members strike over pay and conditions. Northern line trains bypass High Barnet and Edgware, while Thameslink cancels all stops at Mill Hill Broadway. Temperatures reached 32°C on 11 August, worsening crowding on replacement buses.
London5 min readTrust 30 · Craft 37 · Hype 55 
Tube & Rail · LondonBank holiday rail disruption hits London services from 29 August
Passengers travelling to London over the August bank holiday weekend face rail disruption due to engineering work for the £1.4bn East Coast Digital Programme. Services will be suspended from 20:00 on 29 August until 08:00 on 31 August, with replacement buses and diversions in place.
London4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 95 · Hype 15
Tube & Rail · South LondonThameslink cancels 42 trains after overhead line fault in Streatham
Thameslink has cancelled 42 trains and suspended services between Balham and Norwood Junction after an overhead line fault near Streatham Hill station. Eighteen stations are affected, including London Bridge and Blackfriars. Engineers expect repairs to continue until late evening.
South London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 51 · Hype 55
Tube & Rail · Central LondonSignal failure disrupts Thameslink services between central London stations
A signal failure near Elephant & Castle has caused delays on Thameslink services between several central London stations. Network Rail has not confirmed when normal service will resume, affecting commuters during the morning peak.
Central London4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 22 · Hype 70
Tube & Rail · Central LondonFarringdon station evacuated after fire alarm triggers full closure
Farringdon station was evacuated on 4 August 2026 after a fire alarm sounded. No trains stopped at the station during the closure, causing disruption across Thameslink, Elizabeth Line and London Underground services. The station later reopened.
Central London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 50