Person Hit by Train at Stevenage Causes Major Thameslink Delays into London

A person has been hit by a train at Stevenage station this morning (February 14), causing severe disruption to Thameslink services heading into London.

Emergency Services Responding

All lines through Stevenage station are currently blocked, as emergency services attend the scene. The condition of the person involved has not yet been confirmed.

Major Travel Disruptions

National Rail has warned that services running between London and Cambridge / Peterborough may be:

• Cancelled
• Delayed
• Revised

Delays are expected to last until at least noon, and passengers are being advised to seek alternative routes. Specific disruptions include:

• Brighton to Cambridge services cancelled
• Horsham to Peterborough services will only operate between Horsham and East Croydon and Hitchin and Peterborough

Additional Travel Issues

The Thameslink network was already facing major delays today due to a fault with the signalling system at London Blackfriars. As a result, there will be fewer trains running for the rest of the day.

Police Investigation Underway

The British Transport Police" link="linked" id="143534">British Transport Police has been contacted for further details regarding this morning’s incident.

Support Available

If you have been affected by this incident, support is available. You can contact Samaritans on 116 123 for a confidential chat, or email [email protected].