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Thursday 6 Feb 2020

Reduced services between Bedford and London St Pancras International: Passengers urged to check before you travel

Network Rail is urging passengers to check before they travel as a reduced train service is expected in the Bedford area throughout the day (Thursday 6 February 2020).

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Harpenden and Bedford are causing disruption to journeys between London St Pancras International and Bedford.

As a result, a reduced service is in operation and trains could be subject to delay or cancellation.

Network Rail teams are currently on-site working to resolve the issues but disruption is expected throughout the day.

A Spokesperson for Network Rail said:

“We apologise for any inconvenience this disruption may cause. We are working hard to resolve the issues as fast and as safely as possible. We thank you for your patience and understanding as we carry out this emergency work.”

Passengers are being urged to check journey information before they travel: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/ 

Thameslink advice:

Bedford to London

There will be a reduced service running on the available lines. Passengers should check journey planners. Trains that are running will be very busy.

Gatwick to London via Redhill

There will be a reduced service and passengers will need to check for trains that are running. Passengers might need to travel to Victoria and use London Underground to complete journeys.

East Grinstead to London

Passengers will need to use the Southern services which are running to Victoria and the Underground to complete journeys.

Littlehampton to London

These will be removed. Passengers will need to use Southern services to Victoria the Underground to complete journeys.