Emergency services race to scene after person hit by train between Slateford and Kirknewton as services cancelled
Emergency services raced to the scene after reports of a person being hit by a train
A person has been hit by a train between Slateford and Kirknewton this afternoon (October 20).
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 3pm following reports of a “person being struck by a train” on the line.
ScotRail said in an update to customers that significant disruption is expected during the ongoing response.
The transport company said: “Because of a person being hit by a train between Slateford and Kirknewton the line is closed. Disruption is expected to last until around 18:00 today (20 October).”
The condition of the person hit by the train is currently unknown.
Services including those between Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Central via Shotts, and Edinburgh Waverley and Glasgow Centre via Carstairs are among those facing disruption.
ScotRail told passengers that services will be cancelled, delayed or revised while the line remains closed.
A spokesperson for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Curriehill railway station at 2.59pm today (20 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, and a person has been taken to hospital with injuries that are still being assessed.”
Scottish Ambulance Service have also been contacted for comment.