Train services passing through parts of Cambridgeshire were cancelled on August 1, 2026, after a person was hit by a train, leading to full closure of lines between Stevenage and London Kings Cross. Emergency services remain on site handling the incident.
Affected Train Operators and Routes
All lines between Stevenage, Moorgate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras International have been closed by National Rail. This has resulted in cancellation of all Grand Central routes to and from London Kings Cross. Great Northern services running between Kings Lynn and London Kings Cross, as well as between Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, and Moorgate, are affected. Hull
Trains, LNER, and Lumo routes serving London Kings Cross are also disrupted. Thameslink services between Cambridge and Brighton, and Peterborough and Horsham, face potential delays and cancellations.
Delays, Diversions, and Replacement Services
Passengers on the affected routes should expect delays of up to 60 minutes, with cancellations likely until at least midday as emergency work continues. Some services may be diverted via Hertford North. Limited rail replacement buses are operating between Peterborough and London Kings Cross. Two Keyline Coaches, each with 50 seats, are scheduled to depart Peterborough at approximately 10:00 am. A Chaseside Double-Decker bus with 80 seats is expected to depart London Kings
Cross around 10:30 am.
