Man survives being hit by train at Radley railway station

Emergency services were called to Radley station on the evening of Monday, June 30 to reports of the man on the railway line.

Great Western Railway said he had been struck by a passing train, and that the line was closed between around 7.30pm and 10.30pm.

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Investigation work was carried out while the man was rushed to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called at around 7.30pm on Thursday, 29 June to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Radley railway station.

“A person was found and taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”

Witnesses reported hearing and seeing multiple sirens and blue lights in the village shortly after the incident.

Great Western Rail said on Monday night that train cancellations were expected until 10.30pm while emergency services dealt with the incident between Didcot Parkway and Oxford.

“A person has been struck by a train, leading to all lines being blocked,” a spokesman said last night.

“It is necessary to bring all trains in the affected area to an immediate stop.

“If you are onboard one of the services in this incident and have been affected by this incident or know someone else who needs support, there is always someone to talk to.

“Contact a Samaritan on 116 123 for free, any time, on any phone. Help is only a phone call away.”