Person dies after being hit by train between Peterborough and Hitchin
All lines were shut as emergency services dealt with the incident
A person has died after being hit by a train between Peterborough and Hitchin this morning (Wednesday, April 22).
Emergency services were called to reports of a casualty on the line at Biggleswade at 7am.
Sadly, the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called at around 7am today (April 22) to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Biggleswade Railway Station.
“Officers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The incident caused significant disruption on the East Coast Mainline, with services to and from London King’s Cross delayed.
All lines fully reopened at around 9am.
The British Transport Police spokesperson added: “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.”