Trains cancelled after person struck on line near Preston

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 09:48 · Archive

Trains between Preston and Wigan were cancelled after a person was struck on the line.

A person was struck on a railway line near Preston, causing National Rail to close all lines near Leyland. The incident led to widespread cancellations affecting trains to and from Manchester and the Preston to Wigan route.

National Rail advised that major disruption would continue until around 9.30am on the morning of the incident.

How it is being reported

• Trains to and from Manchester cancelled after person struck on line near PrestonNational Rail says disruption is expected until around 9.30am after all lines were closed near Leyland.Manchester World · 12 Oct, 09:26
• Trains cancelled after person struck on line between Preston and WiganNational Rail is warning of “major disruption” until later this morning.Wigan Today · 12 Oct, 08:30

In this story: Preston · Wigan · Manchester · Leyland · National Rail

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