Person hit by train causes major London to Luton disruption

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 14:58 · Archive

A person was hit by a train between London St Pancras and Luton, causing severe disruption to services.

A person was hit by a train between London St Pancras and Luton on Thursday afternoon, prompting the closure of all lines shortly before 1pm. Emergency services attended the incident.

Major disruption to East Midlands Railway and Thameslink services is expected to continue until at least 5pm. Trains in both directions between West Hampstead Thameslink, St Albans City, Luton and Bedford are unable to run. Services could be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised. Passengers are advised to delay their journeys until later in the day if possible.

Rail replacement buses have been requested but places are limited and wait times could be high. Some replacement buses have been arranged: one will run from St Albans to Hatfield with a journey time of around 45 minutes. Journeys using replacement services and changes are likely to take an hour longer than usual.

How it is being reported

• London travel news LIVE: Major disruption between St Pancras and Luton after person hit by trainLines have reopened but disruption is expected to last until 5pmEvening Standard · 14 Oct, 14:43
• Major travel disruption on London St Pancras route after incidentTrains between London St Pancras and Luton face severe disruption until rush hour (Picture: AFP/Getty Images) Passengers at London St Pancras have been warned of delays and cancellations throughout the afternoon. The rail route between St Pancras and Luton has been disrupted today after all lines…Metro · 14 Oct, 14:03

In this story: London St Pancras · Luton · National Rail · East Midlands Railway · Thameslink · St Albans City · Bedford · West Hampstead Thameslink

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