An MP slammed a rail company in Parliament following a meeting with senior representatives.

Hertsmere’s MP Oliver Dowden contributed to the transport debate on yesterday, January 28 calling for drastic improvements.

The Thameslink service, which serves Radlett, has had many delays over the past few weeks and commuters, including Mr Dowden, are angry at the unreliable service.

Mr Dowden said: “I think it was important to raise the issue of the appalling service offered by Govia Thameslink directly with the rail minister.

“It is about time that the anger felt by commuters from Borehamwood and Radlett was expressed clearly in the House of Commons Chamber.

“I have met with representatives from Govia twice to make my concerns known. Many promises have been made about how the reliability of the service will improve but I have yet to see signs of any meaningful improvement.

“I know from correspondence I have received from constituents and my own experience that the service was particularly bad on Monday and Tuesday this week.

“I know that Govia Thameslink faces challenges arising from the redevelopment of London Bridge, driver shortages and one off circumstances, but even taking all this into account there are still major questions about why Govia’s performance is so bad."