Express & Star

Rail passengers warned of delays after emergency services respond to incident in Birmingham

Rail passengers have been warned of delays after emergency services responded to an incident between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge. 

Published
Last updated

Watch more of our videos on ShotsTV.com
and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565

West Midlands Railway posted on X at around 3pm today that all lines were blocked between the two stations.

Rail replacement services were requested.

National Express West Midlands buses are also accepting tickets. 

People have been warned to check before they travel. 

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 2.50pm on Saturday (16 November) near University Railway Station in Birmingham.

"Officers and paramedics attended and sadly a person was pronounced deceased. The incident is not thought to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."