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Railroad tracks blocked after a person was struck by a train – rail shuttle in service between Luton and Bedford Bedford News

A person was struck by a train

Rail lines are blocked after a person was struck by a train between London St Pancras International and Luton station.

The lines were blocked to allow emergency services to respond safely to the incident.

Trains between London and Luton may be delayed or canceled, with disruptions expected until 6 p.m.

If you have 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 conversation.

East Midlands Railway has relaxed some of its usual restrictions on tickets. If you hold an “advance ticket” which is usually valid on a specific train, you can use it to travel on any of their trains on that route.

If you have a dated ticket to travel today and decide not to travel, you can use your ticket to travel tomorrow instead.

You can use your ticket on the LNER between Doncaster and London Kings Cross, and Avanti West Coast between Birmingham New Street and London Euston.

Trains currently cannot run between St Albans City and Luton. You’ll need to take an alternate route to complete your trip this afternoon.

Check before you travel, as you will need to allow at least an additional 60 minutes to reach your destination.

A rail shuttle will be in service between Luton and Bedford.

Replacement rail buses have been requested to run between St Albans City and Luton. Further information is awaited once the buses are confirmed.

Your ticket will be accepted, at no additional cost, on the following:

27/28/23 between Leagrave station and Luton Town

757 between Luton and London Victoria

300 between Hemel Hempstead and St Albans Abbey

321 between Luton and St Albans via Harpenden and onto Watford Junction

357 between Elstree & Borehamwood, St Albans & Harpenden (check if it works)

724 between Hertford North and St Albans (for Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield and also Watford Junction)

100/101 between Stevenage, Hitchin and Luton

301 & 302 between Hatfield and St Albans

84 between St Albans and Potters Bar

602 between Hatfield, St Albans and Radlett

653 between St Albans, Hatfield and Welwyn Garden City

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Source: www.bedfordtoday.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-07-25 15:41:24

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