With flooding, rain and wind impacting Hertfordshire, Thameslink has announced major delays across its train network.

The announcement, which came at 4.42pm this afternoon (Tuesday, January 2), revealed that delays of up to 90 minutes could be expected across all routes.

The company also advised commuters to not travel "unless absolutely necessary".

A spokesperson for Thameslink said: "Due to multiple weather related incidents across the entire network, all routes will be affected by disruption of up to 90 minutes.

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"Our current advice is Do Not Travel unless absolutely necessary.

"Until further notice, Services across the Thameslink network will be delayed by up to 90 minutes, revised or cancelled."

Journeys can be checked by using the National Rail Journey Planner at: www.nationalrail.co.uk