Person Hit by Train Causes Major Delays on South Western Rail Services

An incident this morning involving a person being hit by a train has led to the complete blocking of all lines between Wimbledon and Sutton in South London. The incident has resulted in significant disruptions to South Western Railway services on Tuesday, October 24.

In a sombre announcement, South Western Railway stated, “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train at Wimbledon Bridge. All lines are currently blocked between these stations while the emergency services work to deal with this incident.

According to information from the Thameslink website, the incident has prompted a swift response from emergency services, including the British Transport Police" link="linked" id="90134">British Transport Police and the London Ambulance Service. As a precautionary measure, all power in the affected area has been switched off.

The disruption caused by this unfortunate event is expected to persist until approximately 3:00 PM. Commuters and passengers on the affected routes are advised to check for updates and consider alternative travel arrangements during this period of disruption.

South Western Railway, Thameslink, and other relevant authorities continue to work diligently to manage the situation and provide assistance where needed. Our thoughts are with all those affected by this distressing incident.

For the most up-to-date information regarding travel on these routes and any related developments, passengers are encouraged to follow official announcements and stay informed through reliable news sources.