Person hit by train causes major disruption on East Coast Mainline

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 08:06 · Archive

A person was hit by a train south of York on the East Coast Mainline, causing widespread disruption.

A person was hit by a train south of York on the East Coast Mainline between Newark North Gate and Grantham at 7.08am on 6 November. The incident caused all lines in that section to close whilst emergency services attended.

National Rail announced that trains running between Doncaster and Grantham would be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised as a result of the closure. The disruption affected both northbound and southbound services using the major rail route through York.

The Samaritans provided contact details for anyone in distress, available on 116 123 at any time.

How it is being reported

• Person hit by train south of York - major disruption expectedA person has been hit by a train south of York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 5 Nov, 07:32
• Person hit by train south of York - major disruption expectedA person has been hit by a train south of York.The Press (York) · 5 Nov, 07:32

In this story: East Coast Mainline · York · Newark North Gate · Grantham · Doncaster · National Rail · The Samaritans

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