Services on the London mainline have been cancelled as a person died after being hit by a train this morning.

The 8am Norwich to London Liverpool Street was cancelled after a person was hit by a train in Romford.

The 10am London Liverpool Street to Norwich has also been cancelled as a result of the incident.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police said: "We were called to the line near Chadwell Heath just before 7.20am this morning, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

In a tweet Greater Anglia said: "All lines are blocked between Ilford and Romford owing to a person being hit by a train.

"Train services are subject to severe delays, short notice alterations/cancellations."

Information on delays and refunds can be found online.