Person dies after being hit by train at Leyland station
British Transport Police say the death is not being treated as suspicious
Last updated 12th Oct 2026
Officers were called to the station at 6.53am today, 12th October, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics also attended, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
British Transport Police said the death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
Impact on rail services
All lines are blocked as a result, with trains unable to run between Preston and Manchester Oxford Road in both directions while emergency services deal with the scene.
Train services running through the area may be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected to continue until 09:30 on 12th October.
TransPennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Glasgow Central or Edinburgh, and between Liverpool Lime Street and Glasgow Central, are subject to delay and short-notice cancellation.
Where possible, TransPennine Express trains will run between Edinburgh or Glasgow Central and Preston only.
Rail replacement transport
Rail replacement transport has been requested to run between Preston and Bolton or Manchester Oxford Road, with departures from Preston at 07:48 and 08:50, calling at Bolton and Manchester Oxford Road only.
From Manchester Oxford Road, passengers can use their ticket at no extra cost to travel on TransPennine Express and Northern services towards Liverpool Lime Street and Manchester Airport.
Rail replacement transport has also been requested to run between Manchester Oxford Road and Bolton or Preston, with departures from Manchester Oxford Road at 07:21 and 08:21, calling at Bolton and Preston only.
From Preston, passengers can connect with TransPennine Express and Avanti West Coast services towards Glasgow Central and Edinburgh.
Passengers at Preston can also travel on Avanti West Coast rail replacement services to Crewe, where they can connect with Northern services towards Manchester Airport or Piccadilly.
Passengers at Manchester Airport can travel on Northern services between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly in both directions.