Train disruption: Person hit by train between London Kings Cross and Stevenage
Major delays and cancellations affected multiple rail operators on September 4.
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All rail lines between London Kings Cross and Stevenage were closed on September 4 following an incident where a person was hit by a train. The event, which occurred after 8 am, prompted the attendance of emergency services on the scene.
Widespread service impacts
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Services between London and Stevenage experienced delays of up to 60 minutes following the incident.
The disruption affected services operated by Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, and Thameslink. Passengers experienced cancellations, delays that extended up to an hour, or were required to alter their planned routes. Disruption was anticipated to persist until approximately 2:30 pm on September 4.
Great Northern and Thameslink specifically advised travellers journeying between Stevenage and Finsbury Park to seek alternative routes. They recommended allowing at least an additional hour for their journeys. Tickets for these services were accepted on other routes without additional cost.
Advice for passengers
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Passengers affected by the incident were advised to consult real-time updates through the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner or their respective train operator applications. The rail network also suggested that those impacted by the day's events could contact the Samaritans on 116 123 for confidential support. Individuals facing delays were informed they might be eligible for compensation and should retain their train tickets and note their journey details.
A rail spokesperson stated, "We're very sorry to advise that a person has been hit by a train on this part of the network, and we're working with Network Rail and the emergency services to deal with this incident as sensitively, quickly and safely as possible."
Questions this report answers
+What caused the disruption between London Kings Cross and Stevenage on September 4?
A person was hit by a train between London Kings Cross and Stevenage after 8 am on September 4. This incident led to the closure of all lines and required the attendance of emergency services.
+Which train operators were affected by the incident?
Services operated by Grand Central, Great Northern, Hull Trains, LNER, Lumo, and Thameslink were impacted. Passengers faced cancellations, delays of up to an hour, or route changes.
+When was the disruption expected to end?
Disruption was expected to continue until approximately 2:30 pm on September 4. Passengers were advised to check real-time updates and consider alternative travel arrangements.
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