Cambridgeshire trains facing ‘major disruption’ after person hit by train

Trains may be cancelled or delayed by up to an hour

Some rail passengers in Cambridgeshire are facing “major disruption” on trains heading to and from London. A person has been hit by a train between London and Stevenage this morning (Thursday, August 20).

This has resulted in major disruption on trains bound for London, with disruption expected until at least 4pm. A National Rail spokesperson said: “A person has been hit by a train between London and Stevenage.

“Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.”

Train companies affected are: Great Northern, Thameslink, LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central and Lumo. Some trains through Cambridge and Peterborough are affected by this morning’s disruption.

Passengers affected by today’s disruption may be entitled to compensation if they do experience a delay. People are asked to check their journey before they travel.

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