City Thameslink flooded on 2025-02-03

[Intermodal]

Anyone got any photos of this? Interested to see what exactly 'flooded' means!

Incident: City Thameslink | National Rail

No trains at City Thameslink until further notice . Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enquiries.

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A burst water main flooding the railway at City Thameslink means that trains are unable to call at this station.

We have been advised of flooding affecting the railway in this area and as a result Thameslink are unable to stop trains at City Thameslink, in both directions, until further notice.

 

[Stampy]

I'd guess that the "Ludgate" tunnels are flooded as Thameslink are advising passengers to WALK to either Blackfriars (which is minutes away) or to Farringdon (15 mins walk)


From the Thameslink Website

A burst water main flooding the railway at City Thameslink means that trains are unable to call at this station.

As a result no trains will call at this station.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.


Travel advice:

If you are travelling to or from City Thameslink today then you will need to travel to/from an alternative nearby station instead - we would advise travelling to/from London Blackfriars instead, which is an approximate 5 minute walk away. Farringdon is an approximate 12 minute walk away. Please allow extra time for your journey this morning.

Alternatively, tickets will be accepted on the following, at no extra cost:

• London Buses between London St Pancras International and London Bridge via the City Thameslink area.
• London Underground on any reasonable route including to/from St Paul's, which is an approximate 7 minute walk away from City Thameslink.

Can you tell me more about this incident?

A water leak at City Thameslink overnight has resulted in the station being flooded, and means that Thameslink cannot stop trains at the station until further notice.

To help reduce disruption caused by flooding, Thameslink work with Network Rail to ensure pumps and flood barriers are in place, and we also jointly plan for the impact of severe weather. Their control room staff monitor reports of excess water and ensure staff are sent to deal with this is as quickly as possible.

 

[Cross City]

I'd guess that the "Ludgate" tunnels are flooded as Thameslink are advising passengers to WALK to either Blackfriars (which is minutes away) or to Farringdon (15 mins walk)


From the Thameslink Website

It's the Farrington end of the actual platform at platform 1 that's flooded.

 

[Peter Mugridge]

This isn't the same water main that burst and flooded the tunnels here before is it...?

 

[ChiefPlanner]

This isn't the same water main that burst and flooded the tunnels here before is it...?

No - that was what we laughingly called Lake Farringdon - twixt then and Kings Cross Thameslink - which the 319's gamely went through for a few days.

 

[Bald Rick]

For the avoidance of doubt - a water main burst and flooded equipment rooms at the north end of the staton, including much electrical equipment critical for safe operation of the station. No impact on train running other than trains cannot call there for passengers to board or alight (Thameslink’s cancellation figures today look quite awful, even though most passengers will have been disadvataged to the tune of an extra 5 minute walk max).

Fingers crossed for tomorrow, although I expect only the south end (Ludgate St) will open.

 

[Nicholas Lewis]

For the avoidance of doubt - a water main burst and flooded equipment rooms at the north end of the staton, including much electrical equipment critical for safe operation of the station. No impact on train running other than trains cannot call there for passengers to board or alight (Thameslink’s cancellation figures today look quite awful, even though most passengers will have been disadvataged to the tune of an extra 5 minute walk max).

Fingers crossed for tomorrow, although I expect only the south end (Ludgate St) will open.

North End of the station is on the uphill section would have thought water would have flowed into the dip rather than accumulate in the equipment rooms unless its come in through the ceiling.

 

[sad1e]

I'm surprised most services aren't diverted into respective south/north mainline termini , city Thameslink has 3rd rail I'm surprised submerged 3rd rail isn't causing any issues with corrosion to trackwork , structural parts of the station or loss of power on the 700's

 

[Bald Rick]

North End of the station is on the uphill section would have thought water would have flowed into the dip rather than accumulate in the equipment rooms unless its come in through the ceiling.

You’ve answered your own statement there!

I'm surprised most services aren't diverted into respective south/north mainline termini , city Thameslink has 3rd rail I'm surprised submerged 3rd rail isn't causing any issues with corrosion to trackwork , structural parts of the station or loss of power on the 700's

There isnt any submerged third rail.

 

[swt_passenger]

I'm surprised most services aren't diverted into respective south/north mainline termini , city Thameslink has 3rd rail I'm surprised submerged 3rd rail isn't causing any issues with corrosion to trackwork , structural parts of the station or loss of power on the 700's

Trains are running through without calling, see post #6. Just like on Sundays.

 

[Class15]

Trains are running through without calling, see post #6. Just like on Sundays.

Call being the correct word, as northbound services will still stop to charge from 3rd Rail to Overhead Wires.

 

[Nicholas Lewis]

You’ve answered your own statement there!

Umm nearly 40yrs since I've been in the HV rooms couldn't remember the construction!!

 

[MrB]

City Thameslink is again closed today
(TLRailUK on X/Twitter)

 

[Class15]

Until end of the day Tuesday according to National Rail Enquiries.

Incident: City Thameslink | National Rail

No trains at City Thameslink until further notice . Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enquiries.

www.nationalrail.co.uk

A burst water main flooding the railway at City Thameslink means that trains are unable to call at this station.

Disruption is expected until at least the end of the day today, Tuesday 4 February.

We have been advised of flooding affecting the railway in this area and as a result Thameslink are unable to stop trains at City Thameslink, in both directions, until further notice.

Some small delays of up to 5 minutes are also possible in the area, as trains will have to run at a reduced speed.

Myself, I’ve taken Thameslink three times so far during this, and southbound trains are missing the stop, while northbound trains are still changing power there.

 

[NaZzAtAzEr]

The damage is fairly extensive. Elevators broken and lots of water to pump out. Engineers tried to attend the other day but didn't have a powerful enough pump.

Edit: source: internal logs

 

[PG]

The damage is fairly extensive. Elevators broken and lots of water to pump out. Engineers tried to attend the other day but didn't have a powerful enough pump

That sucks!

or in this case not enough...

 

[RGM654]

I can understand flooding causing all sorts of problems, but how was it that trains could run through the station safely but not stop there?

 

[SteveHFC]

I can understand flooding causing all sorts of problems, but how was it that trains could run through the station safely but not stop there?

As I understand it based on a post a couple above yours - the flooding is in an equipment room that has damaged equipment that means the station is unsafe to open to passengers, but safe for trains to pass through.

 

[Bletchleyite]

I can understand flooding causing all sorts of problems, but how was it that trains could run through the station safely but not stop there?

If it's knackered essential safety stuff like the lights, the fire alarms etc.

 

[Horizon22]

I can understand flooding causing all sorts of problems, but how was it that trains could run through the station safely but not stop there?

The equipment impacting the operation of the station seems to be badly affected, not the actual running line.

 

[Deepgreen]

I'm surprised most services aren't diverted into respective south/north mainline termini , city Thameslink has 3rd rail I'm surprised submerged 3rd rail isn't causing any issues with corrosion to trackwork , structural parts of the station or loss of power on the 700's

I don't think anyone has said the third rail is submerged. If it was then, obviously, trains wouldn't be running through.

 

[Class15]

’Until further notice’. This doesn’t exactly sound great.

Incident: City Thameslink | National Rail

No trains at City Thameslink until further notice . Find details of all current incidents on National Rail Enquiries.

www.nationalrail.co.uk

Description​

A burst water main flooding the railway at City Thameslink means that trains are unable to call at this station.

Disruption is expected until further notice.

Customer advice:​

A flood at this station means Thameslink are unable to stop trains at City Thameslink until further notice.

If you are travelling to or from City Thameslink today, you will need to use an alternative nearby station instead. By foot, London Blackfriars is 5 minutes away, and Farringdon is 12 minutes away. You should factor in walking times, or alternative travel by bus to your travel time.

 

[Horizon22]

’Until further notice’. This doesn’t exactly sound great.

Catch all phrase really as they probably haven't got a confirmed ETA from engineers. It might be "oh a week or so", but rather give out vague information than false information if there's a lot of unknowns. I'm sure the timeframe will become more concrete in coming days.

 

[43066]

I can understand flooding causing all sorts of problems, but how was it that trains could run through the station safely but not stop there?

Having passed through the station a few times over the last few days, there is no visible evidence of flooding at platform level, other than the station closure.

 

[Class15]

Having passed through the station a few times over the last few days, there is no visible evidence of flooding at platform level, other than the station closure.

Same experience for me. Clearly something out of passenger view.

 

[NaZzAtAzEr]

They're having major issues with the sprinkler systems.

And being a sub surface station, they have to adhere to more stringent fire regulations.

 

[Hadders]

Having passed through the station a few times over the last few days, there is no visible evidence of flooding at platform level, other than the station closure.

Agreed. I passed through in yesterday’s evening peak, I was even intending to change trains there as NRE was showing northbound trains calling but not southbound.

In the end I decided to change at Farringdon where the platforms were busier than I’d ever seen them, caused by the CTK closure.

There was nothing at CTK showing any signs of a flood, the lights were on and the PIS was working but there must be a reason - they don’t just close stations.

 

[John Webb]

They're having major issues with the sprinkler systems.

And being a sub surface station, they have to adhere to more stringent fire regulations.

Possibly the burst waterpipe was supplying the sprinkler system and therefore the sprinkler system is not in use. Hence they cannot open the station to passengers?

 

[Bald Rick]

Possibly the burst waterpipe was supplying the sprinkler system and therefore the sprinkler system is not in use. Hence they cannot open the station to passengers?

Yes, plus no escaltors or lifts. But the fire systems are the crucial part.

 

[jon0844]

Trains are now calling at City Thameslink.