Thameslink passengers continue to be warned to expect major disruption due to overhead wire damage.

Major disruption is expected until 7pm on Wednesday (October 2) - an eight-hour increase on the initial prediction of 11am; Thameslink has repeatedly pushed back the time at which services are due to return to normal.

Lines were blocked as a result of damage to the overhead electric wires between London St Pancras International and London Blackfriars.

Although all lines have now reopened, train services running between these stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.

The power was switched off to the line between St Pancras and Blackfriars in both directions and services were unable to run in either direction.

Thameslink still advises customers not to travel wherever possible.

If you must travel, leave extra time and be prepared to use an alternative route.

Thameslink trains are now resuming through Central London, but services will remain severely disrupted for some time.

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