Preston rail disruption: British Transport Police issue sad update after body found on tracks in Manchester
Commuters travelling between Preston and Manchester faced ‘severe’ disruption this morning (March 26) as emergency services responded to an ‘emergency incident’ at Mauldeth Railway Station.
The disruption impacted the Manchester Airport to Blackpool North line, and services from Preston/Barrow to Manchester, heavily affecting services through Preston during rush hour. All lines between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly were blocked.
British Transport Police (BTP) attended the incident and have sadly confirmed that a person was pronounced dead at the scene, after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
A spokesperson for BTP said: “We were called to Mauldeth Road railway station at 5.41am on 26 March to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“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.”
All lines have now reopened between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly, however trains between these stations may continue to be cancelled or revised whilst normal service recovers.
National Rail said disruption is expected until around 10.00am, with the 8.11am, 9.11am and 10.11am services from Preston to Manchester cancelled.