Person dies on railway near Salford as train disruption lasts until almost 2pm
Rail disruption ended just before 2pm on Thursday 22 October after a person died on the tracks between Patricroft and Newton-le-Willows.
Train disruption following a death on the railway between Patricroft in Salford and Newton-le-Willows ended shortly before 2pm on Thursday 22 October.
All lines were closed during the emergency response, blocking services linking Manchester with Newton-le-Willows and Wigan North Western. Trains were cancelled, delayed or had their journeys changed. The disruption had initially been expected to last until 1pm.
Northern services affected included those linking Liverpool Lime Street with Manchester Victoria and Manchester Airport, alongside its Chester–Leeds route. TransPennine Express trains from Liverpool Lime Street to Hull and Newcastle were also affected, as were Transport for Wales services between Holyhead and Manchester Airport.
Network Rail advised passengers to check their operator’s website or National Rail Enquiries before travelling.
Emergency crews attended shortly before 7.45am. A person was pronounced dead at the scene. British Transport Police said the death was not believed to involve suspicious circumstances.
