A serious incident occurred today at Newbury Park Underground Station on the Central Line, causing significant disruption to eastbound services.
Incident Details
Emergency services were called to the station just before 7pm on Sunday eveign following reports of a person under a train on Platform 2 (Eastbound).
The London Underground Ltd and British Transport Police (BTP) responded promptly, with paramedics and emergency crews arriving on the scene to manage the situation. Passengers were evacuated from the platform as a precaution while investigations commenced.
Service Disruption
The incident led to a suspension of Central Line services between Leytonstone and Hainault, with severe delays reported across the entire line. Commuters were advised to use alternative routes and were informed that tickets would be accepted on:
- Buses
- Greater Anglia
- Elizabeth Line
- TfL Rail
In addition, Chancery Lane station was temporarily closed following a related customer incident, though it is not yet confirmed whether it was directly linked to the Newbury Park situation.
Commuter Impact
Many commuters expressed frustration as the incident occurred during a busy weekend, coinciding with planned engineering works on other lines. One commuter at the station said:
“I was on my way to central London when the train suddenly stopped. We were told to leave the station without much explanation. It was quite distressing.”
Police Statement
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police stated:
“We were called to Newbury Park Underground Station following reports of a person under a train on the eastbound Central Line. Emergency services are currently at the scene, and an investigation is underway. We advise passengers to avoid the area if possible.”
The circumstances leading to the incident remain unclear, and police are investigating whether there were any suspicious factors involved. Further updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Advice to Passengers
TfL has advised travelers to check for real-time updates on the TfL website and TfL Go app. Delays are expected to continue throughout the evening as services are gradually restored.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the British Transport Police via the non-emergency number 101, quoting the location and time of the incident.
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