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UPDATE: Elephant and Castle Services Resume After Trespasser Incident

⚠️ RAIL DISRUPTION

Thameslink services through Elephant and Castle have reopened following an earlier incident, with passengers advised of residual delays.

Services through Elephant and Castle have now resumed following a trespasser on the line earlier today. Whilst trains are able to call at the station as normal, passengers should expect some delays as services work to return to the regular timetable.

The disruption has impacted commuters across the Thameslink network, particularly those travelling through central London. Network staff have worked to clear the line and restore normal operations as quickly as possible.

Passengers whose journeys were affected should be aware that tickets remain valid on London Underground services, allowing flexibility to complete your journey through alternative routes if needed. This ensures minimal disruption to your day whilst services stabilise.

If your journey was delayed by 15 minutes or more as a result of this incident, you are entitled to claim compensation through the delay repay scheme. Further information and claim forms are available through the Southeastern Railway website.

Key Information

  • Thameslink services through Elephant and Castle have reopened with residual delays expected
  • All tickets valid on London Underground during this period
  • Passengers delayed 15 minutes or more can claim delay repay compensation
  • Services expected to return to normal as operations stabilise

Source: @Se_Railway

Published: 20 March 2026

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