Person dies after being hit by train between Peterborough and Ely
Disruption is expected until 6pm
A person has died after being hit by a train between Peterborough and Ely.
Emergency services were called to the line near Ely at 11.16am today (September 11) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
British Transport Police said that inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the death.
National Rail said "major disruption" was expected on several lines until 18:00.
The line reopened earlier this afternoon, but disruption remains on services between Norwich and Liverpool Lime Street, Stansted Airport and Birmingham New Street and King’s Lynn to London King’s Cross.
If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to.
You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.