Greater Anglia services blocked after person hit by train

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 19:09 · Archive

A person was struck by a train, blocking all lines between Broxbourne and Hertford East.

A person was struck by a train on Thursday evening, causing Greater Anglia to block all lines between Broxbourne and Hertford East. Trains between London Liverpool Street and Hertford East faced delays and cancellations, with the operator warning that disruption could continue until at least 10.45pm.

Network Rail staff and emergency services attended the incident. Greater Anglia said an update was expected within the next hour. London Underground was accepting rail tickets between Liverpool Street and King's Cross/Moorgate for affected passengers, while Great Northern was accepting Greater Anglia tickets between King's Cross/Moorgate and Hertford North as an alternative route.

Passengers were advised to check before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys. Advance-purchase ticket holders could use an earlier or later service if their train was cancelled. Passengers whose journeys were delayed by 15 minutes or more could be entitled to compensation through Greater Anglia's Delay Repay scheme.

How it is being reported

• Greater Anglia services blocked after person hit by trainRAILWAY services have been blocked this evening after a person was struck by a train.The Comet · 29 Oct, 18:51
• Greater Anglia services blocked after person hit by trainRAILWAY services have been blocked this evening after a person was struck by a train.Herts Advertiser · 29 Oct, 18:51

In this story: Greater Anglia · Network Rail · London Liverpool Street · Hertford East · Broxbourne

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