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British Transport Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene on the railway in Leyland, near Bent Lane and Church Road, shortly before 7am this morning (Monday, October 12)

Police release further details on casualty killed on Leyland railway

British Transport Police said a person was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a train on the railway line in Leyland, near Bent Lane, shortly before 7am this morning (Monday, October 12)

Everything we know after man tragically killed on Leyland railway

This is the face of Roman Scott, a pervert who went on a 13-hour spree of exposing himself and masturbating in front of women on trains including one to Manchester in December last year

Flasher went on 13-hour spree touching himself on trains

Trespassers on the railway in the North West cost the taxpayer nearly £6m in the last year, it has been revealed.

Trespassers on tracks cost the North West eyewatering amount

Images of the youths wanted by Police.

Faces of suspected football hooligans wanted after punch-up

Simon Gettings was killed in a collision with a train.

Second probe into death of van driver killed in rail crash at crossing

Simon Gettings

Van driver killed in collision with train at level crossing named

British Transport Police said they were called at 3.18pm on Saturday to reports a train had struck a van at a level crossing in Burscough. Sadly - the van driver - a man believed to be in his 50s was pronouced dead on the scene

Breaking Age revealed of tragic van driver killed at level crossing

Man dies after train collides with van at Lancashire level crossing

Man dies after train collides with van at Lancashire level crossing

Police believe the man in the images could have information that may assist their enquiries. Anyone who recognises him is asked to text BTP on 61016, or call 0800 40 50 40, using the reference 130 of July 12

Appeal after vandal jumps on Preston police car and smashes windscreen

Officers investigating an assault on board a train in Preston have released this image in connection.

Police want to speak to this woman

Aerial view of emergency services at Hoghton Crossing following an incident on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

Breaking Barriers and lights failed to activate before train struck car killing mum

There are no trains running between Preston and Blackburn until further notice, following a tragic crash in Hoghton.

Network Rail respond to petition demanding closure of Hoghton crossing

Flowers left at the scene of Thursday's tragic accident on Station Road in Hoghton

'Shut the crossing!' demand Hoghton residents after tragic train crash

Flowers left at the scene of Thursday's tragic accident on Station Road in Hoghton

Police 'following all lines of enquiry' into cause of fatal train crash

BTP police dog Otto is putting his paws up and retiring after seven years of service

Round of a paws - BTP dog Otto retiring after incredible service
A round of a paws for Otto!
Emma Downey

Flowers left at the scene of Thursday's tragic accident on Station Road in Hoghton

'Enquiries ongoing' - latest on investigation into fatal train crash

Motorists say the barriers at a level crossing near the scene of the fatal Hoghton train crash failed to come down last week, despite signs flashing and alarms sounding

'Rail barriers failed last week', say locals - days before fatal crash

Leyland Railway Station.

Police confirm age of man killed on railway at Leyland train station

British Transport Police have issued a statement after a man in his 50s was sadly found dead on tracks near Preston.

Breaking BTP issue statement after man found dead on tracks

The 15-year-old tragically died on the railway line near Lostock Hall at around 5.20pm on Saturday (May 16)

Tragedy as missing boy, 15, dies on railway after frantic public search

Emergency services were called to the railway line near Wigan North Western at 1.35am this morning (Tuesday, May 5)

Tragedy as second person killed on railway between Preston and Wigan

Emergency services were called to the line near Chorley at 12.59pm on Sunday (May 3)

Man, 50s, struck by train and killed on Chorley railway near Morrisons

A Northern train on a platform.

British Transport Police issue sad update after body found on tracks

Plain clothed officers wearing hoodies made 16 arrests in Preston this week, most of which were drug related

16 people arrested in Preston by "undies" officers

A man in his 40s has been arrested following an incident earlier today at Preston railway.

Breaking Man in his 40s arrested following incident at railway

A police operation aimed at disrupting county lines drug dealing in Preston led to several arrests, the seizure of heroin and crack cocaine and a number of charges being brought

Crackdown on county lines brings arrests and weapons recovered
A joint police operation aimed at disrupting county lines drug dealing in Preston has led to several arrests, the seizure of heroin and crack cocaine, and a number of charges being brought.
Sean Gleaves

Hoax earthquake picture of collapsed bridge causes travel chaos

A person was found dead at Preston railway station in the early hours of Saturday morning

Breaking Person found dead at railway station as cordon closes main entrance

Joshua Everitt left a girl, 11, “overwhelmed and helpless” after grooming and sexually assaulting her

Former football announcer groomed and sexually assaulted girl, 11

British Transport Police's adorable new recruit - Labrador puppy Winnie is already turning heads wherever she goes

Meet British Transport Police's adorable new four legged recruit

British Transport Police have issued a statement after a casualty was found on the tracks at Carnforth.

Main railway line closed after person found dead on tracks

British Transport Police have issued a statement after a casualty was found on the tracks at Carnforth.

Main railway line closed after person found dead on tracks

British Transport Police dog Buddy, on one of his many important jobs, has now hung up his harness and is enjoying retirement.

Police dog who played vital role in King's Coronation retires

Emergency services at Adlington railway station this morning (Tuesday, April 29)

Breaking Tragic fatality on Lancs railway as emergency services rush to station

A man was left permanently disfigured after his earlobe was bitten off during a violent confrontation on a train

Man's earlobe bitten off in violent train fight

Man accused of attempting to murder British Transport Police officer at Preston Railway Station takes to stand

Man accused of attempting to murder PC at train station takes to stand

CCTV footage shows police arrest Jason Flore for the murder of his partner, 19-year-old Stephanie Marie.

CCTV: blood-stained killer's casual stroll after murdering girlfriend

Northern recognised by British Transport Police for work to protect vulnerable people on the railway

Northern rail recognised for helping vulnerable people on the railway

Emergency services were called to the railway near Rishton station at around 8.30pm on Sunday after a person was killed in a collision with a train

Tragedy as person found dead on tracks near railway station

CCTV footage captures trespassers posing for photos on railway track

A person died after being struck by a train at Leyland station on Saturday evening (November30)

Tragedy as man dies after being hit by train near Leyland station

Aftermath of 'horror' train crash: 1 killed, 15 injured

Video shows aftermath of 'horror' train crash: 1 dead, 15 injured

Emergency services were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks near Preston railway station

Breaking Tragedy as person killed on tracks near railway station

A panel discusses how to tackle violence against women in the night-time economy

Key voices converge in the North West to discuss tackling night-time economy vio...

Rail travellers look at an electronic information board displaying train time information outside Euston Station in London. Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images

Train stations hit by ‘cyber security incident’ - list

Police have issued an update after a 53-year-old man from Preston was charged with attempted murder after a British Transport Police officer was stabbed.

Police issue update on Preston railway stabbing

A man in his 50s from Preston has been charged with attempted murder after a British Transport Police officer was stabbed.

Breaking PC stabbed at Lancs train station - man charged with attempted murder

Burnley FC will host Blackburn Rovers at Turf Moor on Saturday

Football fans encouraged to enjoy East Lancashire Derby safely

A person sadly died on the railway between Preston and Blackburn on Thursday afternoon

Tragedy as person killed on railway between Preston and Blackburn

Officers want to speak to these four men after a mass brawl broke out on a train at Preston railway station

Four men wanted by police after ‘mass brawl’ breaks out on train

Kane Hargreaves was jailed after exposing himself on a train in Preston

Man, 28, jailed after exposing himself to teenage girl on train

Thomas Ingram swindled a rail company out of more than £1K by dishonestly using a compensation scheme (Credit: British Transport Police)

Fraudster swindled rail company out of £1,000 with compensation scam

The railway crossing in Station Road, Bamber Bridge was closed while police and ambulance crews responded to a concern for safety this morning. Pic credit: Steven Hughes

Why police and ambulance crews were called to railway this morning

A man has been charged in relation to the death of Kiena Dawes (Credit: Lancashire Police)

Man charged with manslaughter following death of Kiena Dawes

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