Rail routes affected between Leamington and Nuneaton after death on track
Rail routes between Leamington and Nuneaton have been affected by a death on the track this morning (Tuesday December 16).
There are currently no trains running between Coventry and Nuneaton due to emergency services dealing with the incident.
West Midlands Railway trains are affected and disruption is expected to last until 11am.
National Rail has said: “The emergency services are currently dealing with an incident between Coventry and Nuneaton.
“So that they can safely carry out their work, trains operating between these stations will be cancelled.
"Routes have been affected between Leamington and Nuneaton.”
On customer advice National Rail says: “Your ticket can be used, at no additional cost, on rail replacement services between Coventry and Nuneaton in both directions until further notice.
"You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today.
“Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.”
It has since been confirmed that a person has sadly died following an incident on the railway track between Nuneaton and Coventry. British Transport Police (BTP) has confirmed that officers responded to reports of a casualty on the track near Coundon earlier this morning.
In a statement, BTP said that a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that the victim was a man.
Engines from Coventry and Foleshill fire stations also responded to the 999 calls at 4.20am this morning as did West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Coundon Road level crossing remains closed this morning and trains between Nuneaton and Coventry remain cancelled.
If you feel affected by what has happened and wish to find support, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 via phone for a confidential chat or email [email protected]