Person hit by train between Peterborough and Huntingdon - all lines closed

‘Major disruption’ is expected until this evening

All lines between Peterborough and Huntingdon are closed this afternoon (Monday, November 9) after a person was hit by a train.

According to National Rail, ‘major disruption’ is expected until 6.30pm.

A National Rail spokesperson said: “Whilst the emergency services respond to this incident, all lines are closed.

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Peterborough Railway Station

“Trains running between Peterborough and London may be delayed by up to 60 minutes, cancelled in full or revised to only complete part of their journey.”

No trains are able to run between Peterborough and Hitchin, which is causing severe disruption to LNER services to London King’s Cross.

Great Northern and Thameslink customers can travel on the following services at no additional cost:

  • CrossCountry services between Peterborough and Cambridge
  • Great Northern services between Peterborough, Cambridge and London Kings Cross
  • LNER services between Peterborough and London Kings Cross
  • London Underground between all London terminals
  • Thameslink services between Peterborough, Cambridge and London St Pancras International

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.

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