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Baby born on London-bound high-speed train | Baby born on London-bound high-speed train |
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A baby has been born on a train after his mother went into labour while on board. | A baby has been born on a train after his mother went into labour while on board. |
Paramedics were called to the service to London's Stratford International to help the woman give birth shortly after 20:55 GMT on Thursday. | Paramedics were called to the service to London's Stratford International to help the woman give birth shortly after 20:55 GMT on Thursday. |
Services were suspended to allow the ambulance crew access to the train, causing delays on Southeastern rail. | Services were suspended to allow the ambulance crew access to the train, causing delays on Southeastern rail. |
Southeastern said: "Mum and baby were taken to hospital and we send them both our warmest congratulations. | Southeastern said: "Mum and baby were taken to hospital and we send them both our warmest congratulations. |
"We were pleased to welcome a new arrival at Stratford International station on Thursday evening, with a baby boy born on board one of our Highspeed trains." | "We were pleased to welcome a new arrival at Stratford International station on Thursday evening, with a baby boy born on board one of our Highspeed trains." |
On social media, passengers seemed to forgive the rail operator for the delays. | On social media, passengers seemed to forgive the rail operator for the delays. |
One person wrote: "I'm on one of the delayed trains and for once I don't care. Congratulations!" | One person wrote: "I'm on one of the delayed trains and for once I don't care. Congratulations!" |
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