Trains are currently being held between Watford Junction and Milton Keynes after a person was hit by a train this morning.
Sadly the person has been pronounced dead. Work is now being done to identify the casualty and inform their family.
The incident, which happened just before 9am near Milton Keynes Central station, has blocked all lines.
At present, British Transport Police officers remain on the scene and are making enquiries to establish how the person came to be on the tracks.
Disruption between the two stations is expected to last until 11am, according to National Rail.
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