Rail services are returning to normal after a passenger was taken ill on a train this morning.

Thameslink said the passenger was taken ill at Three Bridges and emergency sevrice were quick on the scene to assist them.

Some trains had to be cancelled and there are still delays of upto 60 minutes, the rail company warned.

Disruption is still expected until 12.30pm.

A Thameslink spokesman said: "Most journeys can now be completed using your normal route. There are some trains running up to 60 minutes behind schedule, so we recommend checking National Rail before setting off."

Disruption is still expected until around 12:30.

A Thameslink spokesman said earlier: “Services are being delayed or cancelled with short notice.

“Emergency services are on site and assisting now.

“Due to planned engineering work between these stations, there are a reduced number of lines and queues are likely to form.

"We have been advised that the emergency services are with the passenger, and they are being moved to a position of safety.

"Please allow up to 30 extra minutes for travel this morning - we are anticipating disruption until at least 12:30."

Thameslink said tickets are being accepted on Metrobus services between Gatwick Airport and Three Bridges in the meantime.