Person hit by train near Prestonpans - rail services disrupted

Rail services are currently facing disruption following the incident.

Reports of another poor Soul being struck by a train in the County. Such a sad situation that someone is so desperate and really feel for the driver who has to go through this. @ScotRail @elcourier #EastLothian

— Cllr colin mcginn (@colinmcginn) February 14, 2020

ScotRail confirmed the incident and said there would be delays and cancellations.

NEW: Unfortunately we have had reports of a person being struck by a train between Prestonpans and North Berwick. We are working closely with emergency services and will update you once we receive more information from our staff on the ground. pic.twitter.com/q7JrhYK5x4

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) February 14, 2020

LNER also said that disruption was expected until about 8pm.

⚠️ #LNERUpdate We are sad to report that due to a person being hit by a train between #Edinburgh and #Dunbar, all lines are blocked. Services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised. Disruption is expected until 20:00.

— London North Eastern Railway (@LNER) February 14, 2020

ScotRail says the 18.17 Edinburgh to North Berwick train, due at 18.48, will terminate at Prestonpans.

The 18.29 North Berwick to Edinburgh train has been cancelled but an additional 18.49 service from Prestonpans to Edinburgh will run, due to arrive at 19.02.

Meanwhile, the 19.02 North Berwick to Edinburgh train will start at Prestonpans.

UPDATE: Ticket acceptance for LNER & CrossCountry passengers between Edinburgh and Glasgow/Aberdeen/Inverness where we can accommodate has been agreed.

— ScotRail (@ScotRail) February 14, 2020

Ticket acceptance schemes are in operation.