Romford train station closed after person hit by train

The incident happened earlier this afternoon

Train services have been suspended after a person was hit by a train at Romford station.

The incident happened between 4.30-5pm this afternoon.

The condition of the person involved is currently unknown.

Romford station is closed, with passengers allowed to exit the station but not able to enter to board trains.

Greater Anglia has tweeted to say the line has reopened but delays and cancellations at short notice are to be expected.

#GideaPark – Following a person having been hit by a train between Chadwell Heath and Gidea Park, all lines have now reopened between Liverpool Street and Shenfield.

— Greater Anglia (@greateranglia) June 29, 2020

Earlier today, TfL Rail and Greater Anglia trains were both affected by a “trespass incident” at Chadwell Heath.

Services were starting to run again and return to normal until this incident.

If you have been affected by the issues raised in this story, please contact Samaritans by calling 116 123. It is completely free to call and you can contact them at any time.