Train chaos at Denmark Hill as person hit by train halts all services
Commuters faced major delays this morning after a person was struck by a train at Denmark Hill station. Emergency services scrambled to the scene, forcing a complete shutdown of all lines through the station.
All lines blocked, massive delays for Thameslink passengers
Authorities swiftly closed all tracks, leading Thameslink and other rail operators to cancel, delay, or revise services. Thameslink Rail UK confirmed via social media:
“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 was expected to last until 1:00pm but was subject to change depending on the ongoing situation.
Services resume as emergency response wraps up
Later in the afternoon, Thameslink announced:
“Disruption caused by the emergency services dealing with an incident at Denmark Hill has now ended. Services are beginning to resume.”
The exact nature of the incident remains unclear, but such events typically involve serious safety and medical efforts.
Thousands of passengers hit during peak travel time
The morning rush hour chaos affected thousands across multiple routes on the Thameslink network. A Thameslink spokesperson said:
“We understand this incident may have caused distress and inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience while services are being restored.”
Support available for those affected
Anyone affected or distressed by the incident can contact the Samaritans for free any time on 116 123 or visit www.samaritans.org.
Passengers are urged to keep an eye on live travel updates via National Rail Enquiries, Thameslink’s website, or station announcements for the latest service information.
