Person dies on train tracks in Birmingham

A person has died on the train tracks at Acocks Green station in Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 2nd Mar 2026

A person has died following an incident on the train tracks in Acocks Green, Birmingham.

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British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to Acocks Green railway station at 12.43pm on Sunday (1 March) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended, however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner."

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