{"id":501743,"date":"2025-10-15T15:01:21","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/501743\/"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:01:21","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T15:01:21","slug":"birmingham-tragedy-as-person-dies-on-city-railway-line","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/501743\/","title":{"rendered":"Birmingham tragedy as person dies on city railway line"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An incident at Marston Railway Station where a person has died has led to major disruption on the West Coast mainline and to local Birmingham services<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_Marston-Green-Railway-Station-2.jpg\" alt=\"Google Maps street view of Marston Green Railway Station from the road outside \" loading=\"eager\"  \/>A pedestrian &#8216;believed to be a man&#8217; has died at Marston Green Railway Station following an incident on the tracks(Image: Google )<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">A person has died following an incident on a railway track between two major <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham<\/a> stations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">The incident took place at <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/marston-green\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Marston Green<\/a> Railway Station, between <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/birmingham-new-street-station\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham New Street<\/a> and Birmingham International stations, the latter servicing <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/birmingham-airport\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham Airport<\/a> and the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/nec-birmingham\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">NEC<\/a>, shortly before midday on Wednesday (October 15).<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">Emergency services were alerted to a person, &#8216;believed to be a man&#8217;, on the tracks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Read more: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/news\/midlands-news\/birmingham-train-delays-breaking-live-32681967\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Birmingham train delays live after person dies in railway tragedy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">A spokeswoman for <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/west-midlands-ambulance-service\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Midlands Ambulance Service<\/a> said: \u201cWe were called to Marston Green Station, Holly Lane, Birmingham at 11.48am following reports of an incident on the railway line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">\u201cAn ambulance and two paramedic officers responded. Sadly a pedestrian was confirmed deceased on scene.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=67ec6fc9-65d2-4b0c-b55e-ee73660ce693&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">British Transport Police said its officers attended the incident but it is not being treated as suspicious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">A spokesman for the transport force said: \u201cOfficers were called at around 11.50am today (15 October) to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Marston Green Railway Station.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">\u201cOfficers responded with paramedics, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">\u201cThe incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Read more: <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/news\/midlands-news\/xl-bully-owner-whose-pets-32680186\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Face of XL Bully owner whose pets savaged man to death<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">The incident has led to the closure of the line between the two Birmingham stations.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">West Midlands Railway which runs services on the line between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International has given options for passengers and advice on how to claim for delays.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">It confirmed its tickets were being accepted on alternative services including between Birmingham Moor Street and London Marylebone and with CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Coventry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\"><a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/newsletter-preference-centre\/?view=Solus&amp;mailingListId=67ec6fc9-65d2-4b0c-b55e-ee73660ce693&amp;utm_source=solusarticle\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"[object Object]Link opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Get the latest BirminghamLive news direct to your inbox<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">While those hit by delays or cancellations can claim money back via the Delay Repay scheme.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">A <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.birminghammail.co.uk\/all-about\/west-midlands-railway\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">West Midlands Railway<\/a> spokeswoman said: \u201cServices between Birmingham New Street and Birmingham International are subject to delays and cancellation this afternoon (15 October) while the emergency services deal with an incident on the railway.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">&#8220;Ticket acceptance is in place with local buses, Chiltern Railway and CrossCountry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">\u201cAny passenger whose journey is delayed by 15 minutes or more can claim compensation via the Delay Repay scheme.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">And National Rail said the incident is affecting services run by Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, London Northwestern Railway, Transport for Wales and West Midlands Railway services.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"birminghammail\">The delays were expected to continue until around 4pm but were cleared shortly before 2.30pm with West Midlands Railway stating: &#8220;Emergency services dealing with an incident between Birmingham International and Birmingham New Street &#8211; the line has now reopened however 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