Passengers have been told to plan ahead as disruption is expected until the end of service
A person has been hit by a train between London St Pancras and Luton stations this evening, causing disruption on the rails. The incident was first reported at 10:41pm on Monday (November 9).
It is not clear exactly where the incident took place. East Midlands Railways and National Rail have both reported its location on the 27-mile stretch of track from St Pancras station in central London to Luton in Bedfordshire.
Emergency services are on the scene. A spokesperson for National Rail said: “A person has been hit by a train between London St Pancras International and Luton.
“Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.”
Services will be disrupted until the end of Monday, they added. East Midlands Railways has told passengers it will try to get them home if they have already started a journey impacted by the incident.
A statement added: “If you have already started your journey every effort will be made to get you to your destination by rail. If not, alternative arrangements will be made for you. Please speak to a member of the team if you are concerned about your connecting journey.”
Thameslink trains are also affected. It gave the following advice to passengers being held on trains between stations: “If your train is delayed between stations, please remain where you are and listen to announcements, or speak to staff for further information. Teams are aware of your location, and are doing everything they can to help you continue your journey.
“Please don’t leave the train unless you are asked to do so. Other trains may still be moving in the area, and the track is also a very hazardous environment.”
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