Trains between London Waterloo and Kingston, Guildford, Shepperton, Chessington South, Hampton Court and Dorking are all experiencing delays of up to an hour at the moment, with a knock-on effect on other lines.
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“I was just sitting waiting [for a train] when it said on the board “emergency notice, please leave the station immediately for your own safety”, she said.
The man was pronounced dead.
British Transport Police spokesman told the Evening Standard: “Our officers were called to Raynes Park railway station on Tuesday, 21 July, to reports of a person struck by a train”.
“The incident is not now being treated as suspicious”.
Images on social media showed huge queues at outlying stations as travelers scrambled to find alternative routes into the capital. “Passengers travelling from London Waterloo should travel on the first available Basingstoke service, where they will be able to connect with a train to complete their journey”. Kingston station is also severely “overcrowded” according to South West Trains.
Raynes Park station in south west London has been shut following the incident between the station and Clapham Junction.
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“Our first thoughts are with the family of the person involved”. Residual delays of up to 30 minutes to trains between Eastleigh and Southampton Central Fareham. “We are sorry for any inconvenience caused”. Comment below or call the newsdesk on 020 8722 6335.
