Watford Junction delay: Person died after being hit by train

Trains were cancelled and delayed from Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central as well as Watford and Bletchley following the incident.

According to the British Transport Police, a person died after being hit by a train at Cheddington station in Buckinghamshire.

Officers and paramedics were called to the station at 5pm, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

A spokesperson said: “This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

ℹ️ #WatfordJunction - Some lines have reopened between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes Central following the earlier incident where a person was hit by a train. Trains may continue to be delayed by 60 minutes, cancelled or revised.

Trains are unable to call Cheddington.

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) April 28, 2022

Disruptions lasted nearly all night for London Northwestern Railway and Avanti West Coast passengers.

The National Rail says that some lines reopened between Watford and Milton Keynes at around 9.24pm, but trains continued to face delays or cancelations.

If you feel affected by what has happened and wish to find support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from the phone for a confidential chat or email jo@samaritans.org.