Trains on the Cross City south line were brought to a halt this morning (Friday 16th October) after a body was discovered close to Bournville Station.
The tragic discovery was made by workers at around 9am. The line reopened at around midday but West Midlands Railway said passengers may still experience some delays and alterations. Travel updates
British Transport Police confirmed that a casualty had been found and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson said that enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the death were ongoing.
The spokesperson said: “We were called to the line near Bournville railway station shortly after 9am today (16 October) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Officers attended along with paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances leading up to the death.”
While services were suspended, passengers could use their tickets on National Express buses between Birmingham and Longbridge. Rail replacement buses were also running between Longbridge – Bromsgrove, Longbridge – Redditch, Bromsgrove – Worcester Foregate Street –
Worcester Shrub Hill.
Our thoughts go out to all those affected.
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