Tragic events at London Bridge

[bargee99]

After last night's tragic events at London Bridge commuters should be aware of understandable problems which may occur tomorrow morning. Southern have posted the following on the National rail website

"Southern Customer Advice:

Southern expect further impact to services scheduled to run on Monday 5th June.

Train services may have fewer coaches than usual and short notice alterations may take place as trains will not be in their normal positions in time to start their journey.

Please use nearby stations such as London Blackfriars, London Victoria and London St Pancras to complete your journey.

The following train alterations will apply to services that normally run to and from London Bridge:

- London Bridge to East Croydon trains will start and terminate at South Bermondsey.

- London Bridge to Beckenham trains will start and terminate at South Bermondsey.

- London Bridge to Tonbridge trains will start and terminate at New Cross Gate.

- London Bridge to Horsham trains will start and terminate at New Cross Gate.

- London Bridge to Caterham trains will start and terminate at New Cross Gate.

You may use your ticket on: Gatwick Express, Southeastern, London Overground, South West Trains, Thameslink, Great Western Railway, TFL Rail, London Underground (London Underground services are also unable to call at London Bridge) and London Buses via any reasonable route. Please be aware that some buses may be diverting away from their usual routes.

Shuttle bus services are running between South Bermondsey, New Cross Gate, Surrey Quays and Canada Water.

If you were unable to use your ticket on Saturday 3 June, you'll be able to use this today, Sunday 4 June or Monday 5 June or alternatively you can claim a refund via customer services.

Thameslink Customer Advice:

Thameslink are not operating a service from London Bridge today due to engineering work.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this incident it is possible that London Bridge will remain closed into Monday 5th June. Therefore you are advised to check National Rail Enquiries before travelling.

Trains in and out of London Victoria, Gatwick Express and Thameslink services are NOT affected by this incident. Please use nearby stations such as London St Pancras, London Blackfriars, London Victoria, London Charing Cross and London Waterloo East to complete your journey

[rendelharris]

Thanks for the heads-up - I have friends who commute from Beckenham, Horsham and Caterham and have let them know - only one of the four had heard about this (I guess as the attack didn't encompass the station it was natural to assume it wouldn't be affected) so they appreciated the info.