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Nathan Hyde

Major disruption to rail services between Leeds and London after person hit by train

Passengers travelling between Leeds and London King's Cross are being told to expect long delays and cancellations after a person was hit by a train.

The person died after they were hit by a train near Finsbury Park shortly after 11.30am on Tuesday, December 17 and several lines linking London and Stevenage were then closed.

London North Eastern Railway, which operates the East Coast Main Line (links Leeds and London), says all lines have reopened but disruption is expected until around 5pm.

In a statement, the company said: "Trains are subject to delays of up to 90 minutes and some trains will be cancelled.

"We are sorry for the inconvenience this may cause to your journey today."

Click here to check if your journey has been affected by the incident

Passengers are being advised to check the latest travel information before they travel, as the 14.15 and 15.15 services from Leeds to London King's Cross have already been cancelled.

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