Emergency services in Tamworth as person found dead on tracks

Emergency services responded to reports of a casualty on the tracks in Tamworth this morning (20 June).

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 20th Jun 2025

A person has been found dead on the tracks at Tamworth Railway Station today (20 June).

British Transport Police told us the incident isn't being treated as suspicious: "Police were called at around 6.10am today (20 June) to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Tamworth railway station.

"Officers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

Delays and cancellations are affecting services to Stafford, Birmingham, and Rugby, with some bus replacements being put in place.

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