Wallington station Southern delays as person hit by train
Trains return to normal
Trains are now running as normal.
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Disruption expected until noon
Last National Rail has said, disruption is expected until noon.
Trains have been running again between Sutton and West Croydon, with residual delays.
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Person dead
A person has died after a casualty on track, British Transport Police has confirmed.
More to follow.
Bus routes diverted
The following bus routes are diverted due to the road closure in place near the station:
- 127
- 151
- 157
- 410
- 463
- 612
- 627
- 633
- S4
Road partially blocked
Manor Road is partially blocked both ways due to the incident at the station.
Earlier look at emergency services
Here’s a look at emergency services outside the station earlier today.
Trains now able to begin running
Trains are now able to begin running between Sutton and West Croydon.
But residual delays, alterations, and cancellations will continue affecting services between Central London and Sutton / Epsom Down / Epsom.
Stations will not be served
The following stations will not be served until the incident is resolved:
- Epsom Downs
- Banstead
- Belmont
- Carshalton Beeches
- Wallington
- Waddon
‘Delay travelling’
If you are travelling between Epsom Downs / Sutton and London you are strongly advised to delay travelling until later this morning.
A reduced service is in place through Sutton this morning for Thameslink services due to a signalling issue in the Tulse Hill area also affecting services.
Disruption extended
A new update has been shared announcing that disruption is expected to last until 11am instead of 10am.
Disruption expected
Disruption is currently estimated to last until 10am, National Rail has said.
What has National Rail said?
National rail has said that a person has been hit by a train between Sutton and West Croydon.
All lines between these stations are closed.
Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.
Wallington station shut
Wallington station has been shut this morning with many emergency services vehicles seen outside following the incident.
What do we know so far?
A person has been hit by a train between Sutton and West Croydon.
Wallington station is closed.
All Southern lines between these stations are closed.
Follow our blog for updates.
