Rail disruption between London and Cambridge after person hit by train
Services between Royston and Cambridge are affected, with delays expected until 4pm.
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Rail services connecting London Kings Cross with Cambridge have been disrupted after an incident involving a person being struck by a train. The event took place between Royston and Cambridge, resulting in the immediate closure of all railway lines in the vicinity to allow emergency services to respond.
Impact on Services
Train disruption: Person hit by train between London Kings Cross and Stevenage
Major delays and cancellations affected multiple rail operators on September 4.
Trains operating between Hitchin and Cambridge are subject to cancellation, delays of up to an hour, or route revisions. This disruption is anticipated to continue until approximately 4pm this afternoon. Affected routes encompass Great Northern services travelling between London Kings Cross and destinations including Cambridge, Ely, and Kings Lynn. Thameslink services between Brighton and Cambridge are also impacted.
Passengers planning journeys on these routes are advised to allocate an additional 45 minutes to their travel time. Alternative travel arrangements are being facilitated, with tickets accepted on other Great Northern and Thameslink services, including those between London and Peterborough. Greater Anglia services between London Liverpool Street, Ely, and Peterborough will also accept tickets. Additionally, tickets are valid on London Buses between London Bridge and Finsbury Park, and on London Underground services between London stations, particularly for connections with Greater Anglia at London Liverpool Street.
Information from This Is Local London stated that passengers may be eligible for compensation if they experience delays.
Great Northern passengers face delays until 4pm after overhead line failure
Rail replacement buses run every 30 minutes between King’s Lynn and Ely as inspections continue
Questions this report answers
+What has caused the rail disruption between London and Cambridge?
Rail services are disrupted because a person was hit by a train between Royston and Cambridge. This incident led to the closure of all lines in the area while emergency services attended the scene.
+How long will the disruption last?
Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 4pm this afternoon. Passengers are advised to allow at least an additional 45 minutes for their journeys.
+Which train services are affected by the incident?
Affected services include Great Northern routes between London Kings Cross and Cambridge, Ely, and Kings Lynn, as well as Thameslink services between Brighton and Cambridge. Trains between Hitchin and Cambridge may be cancelled or delayed.
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