Person hit by train as trains affected by ‘major disruption’ in Cambridgeshire

Some trains will be cancelled and other services will be delayed or revised

Cambridgeshire trains face cancellation after a person was hit by a train. Trains travelling towards London Kings Cross face “major disruption” on Friday (September 4) after a person was hit by a train near Hatfield.

This is causing some trains from Cambridge, Ely and Peterborough to be cancelled. A National Rail spokesperson said: “A person has been hit by a train between London Kings Cross 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. Major disruption is expected until 2.30pm.”

Great Northern and Thameslink trains are affected. Thameslink trains that normally run between Brighton and Cambridge will be cancelled.

Thameslink trains that run between Horsham and Peterborough will instead run non-stop between Stevenage and Finsbury Park. For Great Northern customers, trains that normally run between London Kings Cross and Kings Lynn and Ely will be cancelled.

Trains that run between London Kings Cross and Cambridge will run non-stop between Alexandra Palace and Stevenage.

Passengers are advised to check their journeys before they travel. Customers will also be able to use their tickets on other appropriate routes.

British Transport Police has been contacted for more information.