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Train services suspended on west coast main line after person dies on tracks in Lancashire
Overview
Train services on the main west coast route have been suspended after a person was pronounced dead at Leyland railway station in Lancashire. British Transport Police and paramedics attended the scene following reports of a casualty on the tracks just before 07:00 BST. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, but it has caused significant disruption and line closures between Preston and Wigan North Western, affecting operators such as Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express.
Key points
- A person was pronounced dead at Leyland railway station in Lancashire after emergency services were called at 06:53 BST.
- British Transport Police confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
- Train services are suspended between Preston and Wigan North Western, affecting Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express.
- National Rail warned that trains running through the area may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, or revised.