London TravelWatch has commented on the disruption of First Capital Connect trains on the Thameslink route.

London TravelWatch said: "We think it is ridiculous that some parts of the rail industry did not sort this situation out years ago.

"If First Capital Connect had resolved this issue of Sunday working and working time agreements when other companies did, then passengers would not be facing the severe disruption we are seeing now.

"We will continue to advise First Capital Connect on the complaints we receive, and how passengers are being affected."

For media enquiries, please contact Jo deBank in the London TravelWatch press office on 020 7726 9953 or 07734 055494

*Update 25 November 2009*

London TravelWatch continues to speak to First Capital Connect on this issue, and has spoken to the government directly about the problems facing First Capital Connect passengers. We continue to press for this to be resolved as soon as possible.

The voice of London's transport users
12 November 2009