Yahoo News Euston station delays: Person hit and killed by a train at Hemel Hempstead
Commuters travelling home from London Euston have been warned of delays after a person was killed by a train at Hemel Hempstead.
London Northwestern Railway, Southern Railway and Virgin Trains services are all affected, with disruption expected throughout the evening, Network Rail said.
Passengers are encouraged to check journeys online before they travel as services could be delayed by up to 90 minutes.
Emergency services responded after the person was struck by the train at 1.05pm on Monday.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious, police confirmed.
#MiltonKeynesCentral - Some lines have now reopened. Trains to / from London Euston may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised.
Major disruption is expected to continue until 18:00. https://t.co/KfoE0WUdwg— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) December 18, 2017
All lines have now reopened and services will be able to stop at Hemel, according to London Northwestern.
*UPDATE* following the emergency services dealing with an incident at #HemelHempstead, we are now able to run through the area. Trains are also able to call at Hemel Hempstead. Trains running through this station will continue to be cancelled, delayed or revised until end of day
— London Northwestern Railway (@LNRailway) December 18, 2017
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "A person has been struck by an train at Hemel Hempstead. The person has sadly died."
"A file will be prepared for the coroner."
A Network Rail spokesperson said: “A person has been struck by a train, which is currently causing disruption to trains in and out of London Euston.
"All lines have been reopened, but there will be ongoing disruption throughout the evening."
⚠️ Due to a person being hit by a train between #ShepherdsBush and Watford Junction services are disrupted. Tickets are being accepted on London Underground between Victoria and Euston, @LDNOverground between Euston and Watford Junction and @TfL buses via any reasonable route.
— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) December 18, 2017
A spokesman for Virgin Trains said: "We're advising customers to check before they travel and be aware of the delays caused by this ongoing issue. Up-to-date travel information is available on our website and via our social media feed."
Southern Rail said: "Tickets are being accepted on London Underground between Victoria and Euston, London Overground between Euston and Watford Junction and TfL buses via any reasonable route."
London Northwestern wrote in a tweet: "Ticket acceptance & road transport remains. Disruption expected until the end of the day due to displacement of staff and units."
