A fatal incident near Welling station has brought Southeastern train services to a screeching halt, causing major travel chaos across the network this afternoon.
Tragic Death Stops Trains Cold
- A person was struck and killed by a train near Welling station at around 2:40pm today.
- British Transport Police confirmed the death is not suspicious. A coroner’s report is pending.
- First responders rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victim.
Massive Travel Disruption Hits Commuters
- Lines between Kidbrooke and Barnehurst stations were fully closed after the incident.
- Trains were cancelled, faced delays up to an hour, or rerouted via Sidcup and Woolwich lines.
- Delays were expected to last until at least 6pm before services returned to normal.
- Commuters were urged to allow extra journey time and check service updates before travelling.
- Valid tickets were accepted on London Buses (London Bridge to Dartford), London Underground (London terminals), and DLR services (Greenwich, Lewisham, Woolwich Arsenal).
Support and Sympathy Amid Tragedy
“Our thoughts are with the person’s family following today’s tragic events,” a Southeastern spokesperson said.
If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, contact Samaritans anytime on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.
Services Resume as Disruption Ends
By 7:11pm, Southeastern confirmed all lines had reopened and train services were back to normal, ending hours of disruption.
