British Transport Police were called to Hanwell station in West London at 6.16am today (October 27) following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers attended alongside paramedics, but 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 ahead of an inquest, the force confirmed.
Service disruption on the Elizabeth line
Elizabeth line services remain severely delayed between Abbey Wood and Heathrow Terminals. There is currently no service between Hayes & Harlington and Reading.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We were called to Hanwell railway station at 6.16am today (27 October) to reports of a casualty on the tracks. Officers attended alongside paramedics but sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Passengers are advised to check before travelling, as disruption is expected to continue while the incident is investigated.
