Person Dies After Train Hit Near North Sheen
A tragic death on the tracks near North Sheen station brought South Western Railway services to a grinding halt this afternoon. The victim was struck by a train just after 12:30pm, prompting a swift emergency response.
Police and paramedics rushed to the scene, but sadly, the person was pronounced dead on the spot.
British Transport Police confirmed: “Officers were called to North Sheen railway station at around 12.30pm today (11 June). The incident remains under investigation and the body has been passed to the coroner.”
Rail Chaos as Lines Shut Between Richmond and Barnes
The fatal incident forced the closure of all lines running between Richmond and Barnes for several hours. This sparked widespread delays, cancellations, and rerouted trains.
Stations hit by the disruption included:
- North Sheen
- Mortlake
- Barnes
- St Margarets
- Twickenham
- Strawberry Hill
- Whitton
Trains were delayed by up to 60 minutes. Key service alterations included:
- Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside services diverted via Hounslow
- Waterloo to Reading services diverted
- Cancellation of Waterloo circular routes via Kingston and Strawberry Hill
Lines Reopen but Delays Persist into Evening
Network Rail announced that the lines reopened around 3:40pm, but residual delays continued until about 6pm as the rail network struggled to get back on track.
Support for Distressed Passengers
South Western Railway urged travellers to check journey planners for real-time updates. They also reminded anyone affected emotionally by the incident to seek help.
For confidential emotional support, contact Samaritans on 116 123 or email [email protected].
