Train lines have reopened after a body was found on the tracks at Penkridge station earlier today (30 March).

At 11am, British Transport Police officers were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Penkridge railway station.

Officers were accompanied by paramedics, however the person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

Disruption is expected to continue until 6:15pm.

Trains may be cancelled, delayed by around 30 minutes or revised.

The routes affected are listed below:

• Avanti West Coast between London Euston and Glasgow Central / Edinburgh
• CrossCountry between Paignton / Bristol Temple Meads / Bournemouth and Manchester Piccadilly
• London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and Liverpool Lime Street

Advice for customers can be found on the National Rail website.

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The video above explains the disruption.

For more information check the National Rail X page or website.