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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!"
A campaign to get the baby free travel on the train line has gathered support online but Southeastern has yet to comment.