Train Incident Near Stevenage Disrupts Rail Network

A person was struck by a train near Stevenage in Hertfordshire on Thursday afternoon, leading to widespread disruptions across Britain's rail network and affecting thousands of passengers traveling between London and northern cities.

The incident, which occurred on the East Coast Main Line, prompted emergency services to close all lines between Peterborough, Cambridge, and London King's Cross shortly after 2 p.m. Services operated by London North Eastern Railway (LNER), including routes from London to Edinburgh via Newcastle and Leeds, faced cancellations, delays of up to 60 minutes, and revised timetables. East Midlands Railway and Thameslink services were also impacted, with some trains from London to Sheffield and other destinations halted or rerouted.

Network Rail reported that emergency responders completed their work at the scene by late afternoon, allowing all lines to reopen. However, the operator warned that recovery efforts would cause major disruptions to continue until around 7 p.m., with passengers advised to expect ongoing delays, cancellations, and extended journey times. Thameslink urged travelers to postpone trips, stating that alternative routes would add at...