Thameslink freezes 120,000 fares

Thousands of London commuters are to be offered a fares freeze and extended compensation for poor service.

Thameslink has become the latest operator to avoid a rise in fares to compensate customers for a year of terrible disruption and delays.

Many of the firm's 120,000 daily customers will benefit from the fares freeze covering most season tickets and peak-time standard fares.

In addition Thameslink is to extend the five per cent monthly compensation offer to season ticket holders - a "punishment" imposed for failing to meet key performance targets.