Rail firm issues ‘do not travel’ alert after ‘multiple incidents’ across south-east England

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by PA MediaFebruary 4, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Rail firm issues ‘do not travel’ alert after ‘multiple incidents’ across south-east England

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Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which includes Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express, issued a "do not travel" alert for Wednesday morning across south-east England due to multiple incidents. These incidents include a train derailment inside a depot in Selhurst, south-east London, and a signalling fault between London Blackfriars and Norwood Junction. The derailment is preventing other trains from leaving the depot, and the signalling fault is reducing the number of available lines and requiring trains to travel at slower speeds. Significant delays, cancellations, and revisions are expected to continue throughout the day, impacting several routes. GTR is working with Network Rail to resolve the issues, and passengers are advised to check for travel updates.

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