Commuters are facing major disruption this evening after a failure of the electric power supply halted all Thameslink trains between London St Pancras International and West Hampstead Thameslink.

In a statement issued at 7:56pm, Thameslink Railway confirmed that all lines through the area are blocked, urging passengers to seek alternative routes.

Advice for Passengers

Thameslink posted on X (formerly Twitter):

Stay connected to UKNIP via Google News
ENJOYED THIS STORY? Choose UKNIP as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.
Add as preferred source on Google

We are your go-to destination for breaking UK news, real-life stories from communities across the country, striking images, and must-see video from the heart of the action.

Follow us on Facebook at for the latest updates and developing stories, and stay connected on X (Twitter) the for live coverage as news breaks across the UK.

SIGN UP NOW FOR YOUR FREE DAILY BREAKING NEWS AND PICTURES NEWSLETTER

Your information will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy

YOU MIGHT LIKE