Trains from London to Oxford were delayed yesterday after a person was hit by a train.

The incident was at Ealing Broadway but closed the line between Reading and London Paddington. Trains were delayed by up to 30 minutes until 2pm.

First Great Western trains were affected and the company said people who were unable to travel because of the problems would be able to use their tickets today instead.

 

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