Trains have resumed on the South Morang line after it was suspended when a person was hit by a train.
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The fatal incident happened at the Murray Road level crossing in Preston just after 5pm on Thursday.
A Metro Trains spokesman said buses would replace trains between Bell and Epping stations but they may take some time to arrive.
"Customers are advised to defer travel until further notice," the spokesman said.
"There will be major delays."
SUSPENDED South Morang line: Buses will replace trains Bell - Epping due to a person being hit by a train. https://t.co/fE9E9Hyp10— Metro Trains (@metrotrains) October 27, 2016
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