A person has been hit by a train at Stevenage, leading to significant disruption to rail services at London King’s Cross this evening (January 21).

The incident was reported around 6:30 pm between King’s Cross and Peterborough, prompting the closure of all lines between these stations. As a result, services are experiencing delays of up to 60 minutes, with disruption expected to continue until 10 pm.

Services Affected

The incident has impacted Thameslink, Great Northern, and Grand Central services, with some trains being delayed or canceled entirely. Passengers are advised to check with their rail operator before traveling and consider alternative routes where possible.

Support Available

A National Rail spokesperson confirmed the disruption and reminded anyone affected by the incident of support available:
“If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.”

Further Updates Pending

The British Transport Police have been contacted for additional details about the incident.

Travelers are encouraged to monitor updates on the National Rail Enquiries website or app for the latest service information.