Person Hit by Train Causes Delays in Doncaster, Chesterfield, Alfreton Rail Services

Rail passengers across multiple regions in England are facing significant travel disruptions due to various incidents and planned works. TransPennine Express announced a fault at a level crossing near Barton Hill blocking all lines between Malton and York, affecting the York to Scarborough route until the evening. Industrial action by Hull Trains drivers protesting the dismissal of a colleague is expected to disrupt East Coast mainline services, impacting fans traveling to the Challenge Cup final at Wembley. Planned engineering works on June 15 will cause major changes to Great Northern and Thameslink services along the East Coast Mainline and Hertford Loop, with many journeys requiring rail replacement buses. Additionally, a fatal incident near Hazel Grove railway station involving a person hit by a train has caused delays on East Midlands Railway services calling at Chesterfield, Alfreton, and Doncaster, with disruptions expected to continue into the afternoon. Authorities have urged passengers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and check service statuses before traveling.