Multiple cancellations at Oxford station after person hit by train

A NUMBER of train services leaving Oxford railway station were cancelled on Monday morning after a person was hit by a train.

Services to London on Chiltern Railways were cancelled after a person was killed further down the line at High Wycombe.

It came as Oxford station re-opened its doors following a weekend closure and several weeks of disruption.

Earlier, trains to Reading were also cancelled, but that was not connected with the fatality.

Services returned to normal again by early afternoon. 

Chiltern Railways, responding to a customer on Twitter, explained that somebody had been struck by a train, prompting delays and cancellations.

The person was hit at High Wycombe railway station and died at the scene. 

British Transport Police (BTP) said they were called out at 8.14am to reports someone had been hit by a train.

Their next of kin are currently being contacted and the BTP said more details will be released in due course.

Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Princes Risborough and Beaconsfield all lines are blocked through these stations. Services are subject to delays, alterations or cancellations. pic.twitter.com/KYqhsI4dEA

— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) July 30, 2018

Chiltern Railways tickets are being accepted on @VirginTrains, @WestMidRailway, @GWRHelp, @TfL and @CrossCountryUK on until notice. This is due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Princes Risborough and Beaconsfield. pic.twitter.com/ksfgVABV9Q

— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) July 30, 2018

Hi there, I'm glad you're on the service and on your way to your destination. Unfortuantely, a person has been struck by a train, in which the emergency services are required to attend to the incident. BL

— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) July 30, 2018