More FCC Industrial Action - Thameslink route for now

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Following Sunday's refusal of drivers to work on the Great Northern line, First Capital Connect train drivers over on Thameslink have been calling off quite reqularly today, judging by the company's live updates. Now, today, an announcement has just been put out by FCC to state that ASLEF union members are not coming in tomorrow or Friday, and, RMT members are also to be ballote on strike action. If the double strike action (later) goes ahead, I understand that it will affect the entire operation of First Capital Connect train services around London, but not Scotrail, Transpennine,  Hull Trains, etc. A number of First local bus operations are currently in the midst of staff industrial action over pay claims.

Thameslink route cancellations on Thursday 12 November and Friday 13 November

It is probable that up to 50% of the trains scheduled to run on the Thameslink route on Thursday and Friday will be cancelled due to a shortage of available drivers. We are in ongoing pay talks with the drivers’ union, ASLEF.

On both days Thameslink route Season Tickets will be valid for the equivalent journey on First Capital Connect’s Great Northern route. (Please note that tickets will not be valid on National Express East Coast trains between Stevenage and London King’s Cross.)

In addition car park permits valid at stations on the Thameslink route may be used in the following car parks operated by First Capital Connect on the Great Northern route providing they are clearly displayed on the windscreen:

Huntingdon

St Neots

Biggleswade

Welwyn North

Hatfield (limited space)

Welham Green

Brookmans Park

Potters Bar (limited space)

Valid First Capital Connect tickets will be accepted on London Underground and London Buses on all reasonable routes.

We apologise for the delays and disruption to your journey.