Emergency services are responding to a serious incident at Barnes Railway Station in southwest London, where a person has been struck by a train.

The alarm was raised at 10:30am on Wednesday, 28 May, with National Rail confirming that emergency protocols were activated immediately. The incident occurred near Station Road, Barnes,  prompting a major response from London Fire Brigade, London  ambulance services, and  Officers from the British Transport Police.

Severe Disruption to Rail Services

National Rail has warned of significant disruption on services running through the Barnes area, particularly affecting routes via South Western Railway. Delays, cancellations, and rerouted services are expected for the rest of the morning and into the afternoon.

Passengers are advised to check live travel updates before travelling and allow extra time for their journeys.

 Incident Under Investigation

The nature of the incident remains under investigation. British Transport Police (BTP) are leading the inquiry and have not yet confirmed further details about the person involved.

A spokesperson for BTP said:

“Emergency services were called to Barnes station at 10:37am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers are currently working at the scene to determine the full circumstances.”

 Help and Support

If you or someone you know has been affected by this incident, support is available.
Contact Samaritans at any time, 24/7, on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org for more information.