Partygoers will be able to celebrate late into the night on New Year’s Eve thanks to free trains home from London.

First Capital Connect has announced that it will be running extended trains and more late-night services on December 31 between central London and St Albans, as well as free fares after 11:45pm.

There will be no trains running on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and there will be limited services running across the South East between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Customers are encouraged to check the website www.firstcapitalconnect.co.uk/christmas for details.