LANCASHIRE commuters are facing lengthy delays this morning after a man was found dead after he was struck by a train.
The death, around 8.30am this morning at Leyland train station, is being investigated by British Transport Police.
Trains in all directions from Preston are being affected, with a replacement bus service running between Preston and Blackpool, Preston and Wigan, and Preston and Bolton.
Inter-city services from Glasgow and Edinburgh are terminating at Preston, while those from London and Birmingham are terminating at Wigan.
Trains between Preston and East Lancashire are also subject to delays and cancellations.
Officers are working as quickly as possible to remove the body from the tracks and carry out all investigative works.
The service is expected to return to normal by around 11.30 this morning.
They are appealing for anyone with information to contact them on 0800 40 50 40.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereLast Updated:
Report this comment Cancel