Person dies after railway incident as Blackpool to Manchester Airport lines reopen following disruption
A person has died following a railway incident that caused major disruption to services between Blackpool and Manchester Airport this morning.
Emergency services were called to Mauldeth Road railway station in Manchester at 5.41am on Wednesday, March 26, after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “We were called to Mauldeth Road railway station at 5.41am on 26 March to reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
The incident led to all lines being blocked between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport, with knock-on disruption affecting services from Blackpool North.
Rail operators have now confirmed that all lines have reopened. However, delays, cancellations and revised services are expected to continue while timetables return to normal.
Earlier this morning, Northern said trains between Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Airport were unable to run in either direction while emergency services dealt with the incident.
Passengers travelling between Blackpool and Manchester Airport were among those affected, with some services cancelled and replacement buses put in place at stations along the route.
Tickets were also accepted on Metrolink tram services and Bee Network bus routes to help passengers complete their journeys.
Travellers are still being advised to check before they travel as disruption may continue.