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Trains running between London Blackfriars and St Albans City may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised

Trains running between London Blackfriars and St Albans City may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised, from about 10:30. Trains between London Blackfriars and St Albans were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:16.

What Happened

  1. First cancellation from St Albans.
  2. Trains running between London Blackfriars and St Albans City may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.
  3. Trains running again.

“Trains running between London Blackfriars and St Albans City may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.”

Source: National Rail

Trains Affected

BookedTrainWhat Happened
10:21St Albans → London BlackfriarsCancelled
10:39London Blackfriars → St AlbansCancelled
10:52St Albans → London BlackfriarsCancelled
11:06St Albans → London Blackfriars16 min late, arrived 12:06
11:39London Blackfriars → St AlbansCancelled
11:42London Blackfriars → St AlbansCancelled
11:52St Albans → London BlackfriarsCancelled
12:39London Blackfriars → St AlbansCancelled

Can I Claim?

Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Thameslink pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.

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Questions

What happened to London Blackfriars to St Albans trains on Sunday 8 November 2026?

Trains running between London Blackfriars and St Albans City may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised, from about 10:30. Trains between London Blackfriars and St Albans were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:16.

How much Delay Repay can I get?

Thameslink pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.

When is the last day to claim?

You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Sunday 6 December 2026.

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