Disruption on train services between Peterborough and London after person hit by train

Peterborough Railway StationPeterborough Railway Station
Peterborough Railway Station
There is severe disruption on the train lines between Peterborough and London after a person was hit by a train near Hitchin.

A spokesman for Great Northern Railway said: "It is with great sadness that we have to report a person being hit by a train between Hitchin and Welwyn Garden City. All lines via Stevenage will disrupted whilst emergency services deal with this incident.

"We are expecting severe disruption to all services between Cambridge / Peterborough and London, as well as some services via Hertford North. You are advised to delay travel until later today where possible. Alternative routes should also be considered. "

The disruption is expected to last for most of the morning.