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Biggest rail franchise issues ‘do not travel’ alert after ‘multiple incidents’

On Wednesday, Govia Thameslink Railway issued a `do not travel` alert after a signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Bridge and a derailment at Selhurst depot.
A signalling fault between Norwood Junction and London Blackfriars left fewer lines available and forced slower running, while a train derailment at Selhurst depot blocked depot operations and prevented trains from leaving.
Train operators warned services may be cancelled or severely delayed by up to 60 minutes across Gatwick Express, Southern and Thameslink; routes London Bridge–East Grinstead, Orpington–Luton, Brighton–Cambridge and Bedford–Three Bridges are suspended, while some trains run truncated between London Blackfriars and Sevenoaks or Rainham and Dartford.
Network Rail said there are no confirmed injuries and teams are on site, with disruption expected to continue for the rest of the day; passengers should check GTR customer channels for updates.
GTR's size means the disruption affects a significant share of journeys, as it accounts for some 18% of UK train journeys and impacts Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express services.

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