All train lines have reopened following a fatal incident on the railway.
The incident took place on Thursday, April 9, at Queenstown Road station, where a person died at the scene.
Police were called to the station at 11.49am following reports of a casualty on the railway line.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Queenstown Road railway station at 11.49am on Thursday, April 9 to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
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"Paramedics also attended and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
"This incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
The incident is causing significant disruption on the network, with all lines between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction closed while emergency services respond.
While lines have since reopened, passengers are being advised that major disruption is expected until the end of the day, with delays of up to 90 minutes, cancellations and revised services likely to continue as the network recovers.
Train operators affected include South Western Railway.
Passengers heading to destinations including Southampton, Portsmouth, Windsor and Eton are being directed to use alternative routes and services.
Tickets are being accepted on London buses, the Underground and other rail services.
Passengers are advised to check their journey before travelling and to keep their tickets to support any compensation claims.
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