Train disruption between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City after person hit by train
Services on all lines were closed, with disruption expected to last until 5pm.
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All train lines between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City were shut following an incident where a person was struck by a train. The closure led to significant disruption for passengers.
The disruption impacted services operated by Thameslink, Great Northern, LNER, Grand Central, and Hull Trains. Services were subject to cancellation, delays, or revisions as a result of the incident.
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As reported by This Is Local London, disruption was anticipated to persist until approximately 5pm on the day of the incident. Passengers affected by the disruption were advised by train operators to retain their tickets. This was to support any future claims for compensation.
Questions this report answers
+What caused the train disruption between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City?
The disruption was caused by a person being hit by a train between Alexandra Palace and Welwyn Garden City. This incident led to the closure of all train lines in that section.
+Which train operators were affected by the disruption?
The disruption affected services run by Thameslink, Great Northern, LNER, Grand Central, and Hull Trains. Passengers using these services experienced cancellations, delays, or revised routes.
+How long was the disruption expected to last?
Disruption was expected to continue until approximately 5pm on the day of the incident. Passengers were advised to keep their tickets for potential compensation claims.
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