General · 4 February 2026
Selhurst derailment traps 134 trains causing severe London rail disruption
Govia Thameslink Railway issues a "do not travel" alert after a train derailment at Selhurst and signal failures at Blackfriars paralyze South-east London routes. The incident blocks the depot, leaving 134 trains out of position and forcing cancellations or 60-minute delays across Southern, Thameslink, and Gatwick Express networks. The Brighton to Cambridge line remains suspended. Engineering Director Steve Lammin confirms the train is re-railed, but disruption continues into Thursday morning.
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