Person dies after being hit by train between Swindon and Gloucester

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 22 Oct, 16:33 · Archive

A person has died after being hit by a train between Swindon and Gloucester, causing major rail disruption.

A person died after being hit by a train between Swindon and Gloucester on Thursday afternoon. Police attended the scene near Purton shortly after 3pm, along with paramedics. Officers confirmed the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

All train lines between the two stations are closed while emergency services deal with the incident. The closure affects services calling at Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse. Trains may be cancelled, revised or delayed by up to 60 minutes, with disruption expected until 5pm.

Passengers whose trains are cancelled can use alternative services. Those who decide not to travel may be entitled to a full refund. National Rail is advising passengers to check their journeys before travelling and said tickets can be used on several Stagecoach Bus routes in the area, including services between Swindon and Cheltenham, and between Stroud and Gloucester.

How it is being reported

• Person dies on Swindon-Gloucester railway line after being hit by trainPolice remain on scene this afternoonGloucestershire Live · 22 Oct, 16:39
• Trains cancelled after person hit by train - live updatesAll train lines between Gloucester and Swindon are closedGloucestershire Live · 22 Oct, 16:13
• Person hit by train as all lines closed for Stroud and Kemble passengersA person has been hit by a train between Swindon and Gloucester, causing major disruption to rail services.Wilts & Glos Standard · 22 Oct, 15:22

In this story: Swindon · Gloucester · Kemble · Stroud · Stonehouse · Purton · National Rail · Gloucestershire Police

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