Person hit by train in West Sussex

Emergency services have been called after a person has been hit by a train in West Sussex.

A person was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called to Swanley station at around 6am this morning (Wednesday, July 22).

A British Transport Police spokesperson said, “Officers were called to Swanley station shortly after 6am this morning following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are now working to identify the person and inform their family.

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

Southern Rail reported the incident on Twitter at 7.20am.

The train company said in a series of tweets, “It is with great sadness that we report a person has been hit by a train between Havant and Barnham.

“Trains are unable to move between Barnham and Havant. Trains in the area are being held at stations and won’t move forward until the emergency services deem it safe to do so.”

Emergency services have been contacted for more information.

Southern Rail has arranged for alternative travel including ticket acceptance and rail replacement buses.

Tickets are being accepted on the following at no extra cost:

Trains between Southampton Central, Portsmouth, Havant and London Waterloo.

Stagecoach buses on route 700 between Chichester, Bognor Regis, and Littlehampton in both directions.

The following ticket acceptance is in place:

South West Railway between Southampton Central, Portsmouth, Havant, and London Waterloo. Change at Guildford for trains towards Gatwick Airport. Change at Clapham Junction for trains towards East Croydon.

For more information, follow SouthernRailUK on Twitter.