Yahoo News Thameslink and Gatwick Express face heavy disruption after woman hit by train
Train services into London have faced heavy disruption after a woman was hit by a train.
Three Bridges station was evacuated shortly after 9am on Monday after officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
The Gatwick Express and Thameslink lines both faced cancellations and delays as emergency services attended the scene.
Just after 12pm, Thameslink tweeted all lines between Horsham/Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport had reopened.
#GXUpdates - A reduced service is currently running between Victoria and Brighton.
We are still advising that customers delay travel where possible as cancellations, delays and revised services can still be expected.
ℹ️ Full service updates below 👇https://t.co/wbKigrPBd5— Gatwick Express (@GatwickExpress)
But, they warned trains running between these stations would be heavily delayed, cancelled or revised until 4pm.
Gatwick Express said they were running a reduced service between Victoria and Brighton.
#TLUpdates - All lines between Haywards Heath and Gatwick Airport have now reopened.
Please note that residual delays, cancellations and service revision can be expected as we move into the afternoon.
ℹ️ Full service updates and ticket acceptance 👇https://t.co/iYMraBkjSy— Thameslink (@TLRailUK)
They added the line would also be experiencing delays and cancellations until 4pm.
In a statement, British Transport Police said: “Shortly after 9am this morning officers were called to Three Bridges station after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended however a person has sadly been pronounced dead at the scene.
“Officers are now working to identify her and inform her family. This incident is not currently being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
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