All lines between Watford Junction and London have been closed after a person was reportedly hit by a train.

At 2.15pm today (December 28), National Rail confirmed that a person had been hit between Wembley Central and Watford Junction.

While emergency services attend the scene, all lines between the stations are closed.

“Trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised until approximately 17:15,” National Rail added.

Southern Rail has also confirmed that no trains will run between Clapham Junction and Watford Junction “until further notice”.

Southern Rail tickets can be used on the London Underground via any reasonable route, or on other Southern trains.

Update: See our updated article here (Rail disruption expected until end of day as death investigated)

 

Avanti West Coast and London Northwestern Railway services also have ticket acceptance in place by other reasonable routes including Thameslink and the London Overground and Underground.

British Transport Police have been contacted for more information.

If you’ve been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.