A person was hit by a train yesterday evening, causing some services running through Worcestershire to be cancelled.

The disruptions began at 6.27pm on Sunday, September 4.

Delays of up to two hours or even cancellations were expected on train services, despite tube lines being reopened fairly quickly.

A spokesperson from Great Western Railway said: "Following a person hit by a train between London Paddington and Slough, all lines are now open.

"Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 120 minutes.

"Disruption is expected until the end of the day."

 

The routes affected were Great Western Railway trains between London Paddington and Great Malvern, including stops at Moreton-in-Marsh, Honeybourne, Evesham, Pershore, Worcestershire Parkway, Worcester Shrub Hill, Worcester Foregate Street, Malvern Link and Great Malvern.