Record ground water levels in East Hampshire are causing the flooding of cellars and roads in the villages of Hambledon and Finchdean, between Petersfield and Winchester. Connex South Central say services between London and Brighton are operating hourly via an alternative route. Thameslink Rail are also operating services to and from Brighton again following extensive flood damage. Children watch as a bus struggles through floods Country-bound Connex South Eastern train services between London Bridge and Dartford are not able to operate via Blackheath and Bexleyheath because of emergency track repairs in the Lewisham area. Short notice alterations, cancellations and delays of up to 30 minutes can be expected on many Connex South Eastern train services.
Delays are likely due to speed restrictions along the route.
Thameslink have a special timetable in operation. Most services operating between Bedford and London Moorgate. No through trains between Bedford and Brighton. WAGN trains between Potters Bar and Stevenage are replaced with special bus services. Emergency timetable for trains in and out of Moorgate.