Long delays on Cambridgeshire trainlines after person struck by train

Services could be severely delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled

There are currently long delays on trainlines running through Cambridgeshire after a person was struck by a train today (Wednesday, May 20). The incident happened between Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City causing all lines between Peterborough and London to be closed.

Emergency services are currently at the scene. Multiple services are being affected by the incident including Thameslink trains between Cambridge and Brighton and between Peterborough and Horsham.

Great Northern services running from Kings Lynn to London Kings Cross have also been disrupted. Trains may be cancelled, revised or severely delayed by up to 60 minutes.

People travelling in the area are likely to need an alternative route and should leave at least an hour longer to complete their journey. People are being advised to check routes before travelling.

If you already have a ticket for Great Northern or Thameslink services, they can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• Alternative Thameslink services between all stations
• Alternative Great Northern services between all stations
• CrossCountry services between Cambridge and Peterborough via Ely
• Greater Anglia services between Ely, Cambridge and London
• London Underground between all London terminals

Disruption is expected until 2.30pm.

A spokesperson for National Rail said: “A person has been hit by a train between Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City. Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between Peterborough / Royston and London are closed.

“Trains between Peterborough / Royston and London may be cancelled, severely delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Major disruption is expected until 14:30.”