Emergency services have rushed to Barking Underground Station this morning after a person was reported to be under a train at Platform 6.
Incident Location:
Barking Station (London Underground), Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8NL
Time of Incident:
Just before 08:40am, Tuesday 13 May 2025
Major Emergency Response
Multiple London Fire Brigade units, police, and paramedics from London Ambulance Service responded to the serious incident, with units deployed within minutes. The status of the person involved is currently unknown.
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that emergency services are on site and train services are severely disrupted as a result. It’s unclear at this time whether the person was rescued or remains trapped.
TfL Service Update
Passengers should expect major delays on lines serving Barking Station, including:
- District Line
- Hammersmith & City Line
- C2C Rail services
Please check TfL updates and National Rail Enquiries before travelling.
Appeal for Witnesses
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that may assist emergency services is urged to contact British Transport Police via 101, quoting the Barking Station incident at 08:40 on 13 May.
