There were rail delays between Manchester and London this afternoon (Monday) after a person was hit by a train. All lines on the West Coast Mainline were blocked for a time following the incident in the Midlands.
Passengers were warned to expect disruption heading into the evening rush hour. A statement on the National Rail Enquiries website earlier said: "Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Rugby and Stafford all lines are currently blocked. As a result trains may be cancelled or delayed. Disruption is expected until 6pm."
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