Train services were brought to a standstill at Denmark Hill station this morning after a person was hit by a train, prompting a full emergency response and significant delays for commuters.

Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of the incident. As a result, all lines through the station were temporarily blocked, with Thameslink and other services cancelled, delayed, or revised.

Train operator Thameslink Rail UK issued a statement via social media, saying:

“Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident at Denmark Hill, all lines are currently blocked. Train services running through this station will be cancelled, delayed or revised.”

The disruption  initially  lasted until 1:00pm, though passengers were advised that this could change depending on the situation.

Thameslink later confirmed:

“Disruption caused by the emergency services dealing with an incident at Denmark Hill has now ended. Services are beginning to resume.”

The nature of the incident has not yet been officially confirmed by authorities, though such situations often involve significant safety and medical response efforts.

Passenger Impact

The disruption affected thousands of passengers across multiple routes during the busy mid-morning travel period, with delays extending across the wider Thameslink network.

A spokesperson for Thameslink added:

“We understand this incident may have caused distress and inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience while services are being restored.”

Support Available

If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident or is in distress, support is available. You can speak to Samaritans anytime for free on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.

Passengers are encouraged to continue checking live travel updates via National Rail Enquiries, Thameslink’s website, or station announcements for the latest service information.