Man hit by train in Netherfield

Rail lines were shut down on Saturday night after a man was hit by a train in Netherfield.

Journeys running between Newark, Lincoln and Grantham were severely disrupted after lines were closed at 8pm following the incident.

East Midlands Trains’ twitter feed informed travellers of the closure during the night.

Replacement buses were in operation while the line remained closed.

According to an update on twitter, the line opened again last night at 10.36pm.