A person has died after being hit by a train this morning (August 26).
The incident happened between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City, prompting significant rail disruption and emergency service response.
A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called at 11.35am today following reports of a casualty on the tracks between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City.
"Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
All rail lines between Potters Bar and Welwyn Garden City are closed, causing delays of up to 60 minutes and cancellations on routes between London and Stevenage.
Trains are unable to call at Hatfield, Welham Green, Brookmans Park, Potters Bar, Hadley Wood, New Barnet, Oakleigh Park and New Southgate.
Disruption was expected to continue until 2.30pm.
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