DOZENS of trains have been cancelled this morning sparking commuter chaos as two major rail firms warn of major delays.
The transport companies say a signalling issue has seen train routes canned, as they urged Brits not to travel.
Commuter chaos is expected to hit this morning as two major rail companies say trains have been cancelled
The chaos has hit Southern and Thameslink routes today
A signalling issue is to blame, rail firms say
Southern and Thameslink, who operate services from the south east into London, took to social media to share they expected chaos.
Southern wrote: “Due to a major signalling fault across the whole Southern Network, no trains will be running until further notice.
“DO NOT travel on any Southern route until further notice.”
Southern said services between Littlehampton and London Victoria will not run, as well as services between Redhill and Tonbridge will not run, and services between Eastbourne and London Victoria will call additionally at Three Bridges.
The same message was posted by Thameslink.
It added: “We are currently monitoring the situation and will provide updates as soon as possible.
“If you are currently travelling, please listen to on-board or station announcements.
“If you are not yet travelling, please do not attempt to travel until further notice.”
Thameslink said that services between Cambridge and Brighton will not run and services between Bedford and Gatwick Airport via Redhill will not run.
It added that people can check out a live map to see if their link is affected.
It added people should allow an extra 30 minutes to their journey if their route has been hit by the chaos.
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