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Person Hit by Train Halts Essex Rail Services
22 Jul
Summary
- Rail services between Southend Victoria and Wickford cancelled.
- Incident caused disruption on London to Southend Victoria line.
- Lines closed for emergency services, affecting morning travel.
Major disruption occurred on rail services in Essex on the morning of July 22, 2026. A person was struck by a train at approximately 07:50 BST, leading to the immediate cancellation of services between Southend Victoria and Wickford. The incident significantly impacted the London to Southend Victoria line.
All railway lines connecting these stations remained closed for several hours. This closure was necessary for emergency services to conduct their work at the scene. The disruption was expected to last until around 10:00 BST. Additionally, minor disruptions were reported on the London to Braintree line due to the same incident.
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