Person hit by train between Slateford and Kirknewton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 17:38 · Archive

A person was struck by a train between Slateford and Kirknewton stations in Edinburgh on Tuesday afternoon, shortly before 3pm on October 20. Emergency services attended the scene.

Services between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central and Carstairs were disrupted as a result. ScotRail said the line was closed and train services would be cancelled, delayed or revised. Network Rail confirmed that a person had been struck by a train and said it was responding alongside the emergency services.

Passengers were offered alternative routes, including services via Bathgate, Cumbernauld and Falkirk High, as well as local bus services. Avanti West Coast and other operators allowed tickets to be used on alternative rail and bus services at no extra cost.

How it is being reported

• Person struck by Edinburgh train as incident triggers huge emergency responseEmergency services were in attendance.Edinburgh Live · 20 Oct, 17:00
• Emergency services race to scene after person hit by train between Slateford and Kirknewton as services cancelledEmergency services raced to the scene after reports of a person being hit by a trainEdinburgh Evening News · 20 Oct, 15:48

In this story: Edinburgh · Slateford · Kirknewton · ScotRail · Network Rail · Glasgow

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