Balham and Clapham Junction delays as person hit by train

Southern Rail reported the incident at around 10.10am and said that all lines are blocked between the stations while emergency services deal with the incident.

It tweeted: “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Balham and Clapham Junction.

“All are blocked between these stations whilst the emergency services work to deal with this incident.

“Service information will follow.”

The company has since pleaded with people to consider delaying travelling until later today.

It added that if travelling now is a necessity, it is likely to take “considerably longer” than usual – giving an approximation of 30-60 minutes longer in travel time.

Please consider delaying travelling until later today.

If you need to travel now, your journey is likely to take considerably longer than usual.

Service updates, travel advice and ticket acceptance details can be found on our website. https://t.co/nUnTK53BEF

— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) July 29, 2021

Southern Rail said that it is aware of people currently on trains between the two main affected stations and that it is working to get them moving “as soon as possible”.

Tickets are being accepted via any reasonable route on the Thameslink, Southeastern railway, Southwestern railway, the London Underground, Overground and London buses.

Southern Rail has also issued a map which shows the delayed routes in red.

The map below shows the routes which are affected, in red.

If you do need to travel now, you will need to use an alternative route and your journey is likely to take 30-60 minutes longer than usual. pic.twitter.com/FG0yiZoKJS

— Southern (@SouthernRailUK) July 29, 2021

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