Person Hit by Train Disrupts Services in Essex, East Midlands

Two separate fatal incidents involving people hit by trains caused major disruptions on different rail lines in England on Saturday. Near Colchester, a person was struck and killed on the tracks between Ipswich and London Liverpool Street, leading to cancellations and delays on Greater Anglia services affecting routes to Colchester, Clacton, Walton, and Norwich. British Transport Police confirmed the death was not treated as suspicious and a file would be prepared for the coroner. Meanwhile, on the East Midlands Railway network, a person was hit by a train between Derby and Chesterfield/Matlock, causing suspension of services on routes connecting London St Pancras, Sheffield, Nottingham, Derby, and Matlock, with expected resumption by late evening. Both incidents prompted emergency responses and advised passengers to check travel updates, with support services like Samaritans offered for those affected. Rail operators expressed regret over the disruptions and are working with authorities to restore normal service as soon as possible.