Oxford trains cancelled after dead body found on tracks

The body was found in the Swindon area on the afternoon of Sunday, April 5 having been struck by a passing train.

A Great Western Railway train from Oxford which was due to depart at 6.29pm on Easter Sunday had been cancelled.

The GWR Oxford parkway service due to depart at 6pm was also cancelled.

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Disruption lasted until the end of the day, it’s understood, while emergency services dealt with the scene.

A spokesman for the British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line near Swindon at 2.35pm on Sunday 5 April following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”

Great Western Railway added: “A person has been struck by a train in the Swindon area, leading to all lines being blocked. 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.”