Person hit by train between Watford Junction and Euston

The incident has occurred at Headstone Lane station between Watford Junction and London Eustion stations.

National Rail confirmed the person had been hit by the train around 8.40am.

The railway operator said this morning: "A person has been hit by a train between Watford Junction and London Euston. As all lines are currently closed, trains may be cancelled or diverted until approximately 11:15."

⚠️ #WatfordJunction - A person has been hit by a train between Watford Junction and London Euston. As all lines are currently closed, trains may be cancelled or diverted until approximately 11:15.
ℹ️ More info - https://t.co/RaS6dZnpnC

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) October 19, 2021

Emergency services at Headstone Lane (Photo: Matthew Goodwin-Freeman)

In an updated post around 9.38am, it said that lines have reopened although warned trains may still be cancelled or delayed up to 60 minutes.

This disruption is expected to last until 12.15pm.

⚠️#WatfordJunction - Lines have reopened between Watford Junction and London Euston following the earlier incident where a person was hit by a train. Trains may still be delayed by up to 60 minutes or cancelled whilst service recovers. This is expected until 12:15

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) October 19, 2021

Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern, Southern and London Overground services are affected by the incident.

British Transport Police has been approached for further details.

For more information about affected services click here