The West Coast main line between Lancaster and Oxenholme has now reopened after a body was found on the tracks earlier today.
Emergency services were called to Oxenholme earlier this morning.
The person was pronounced dead at the scene.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Oxenholme railway station at 9.10am on June 26 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended, and sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“This incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
A Network Rail spokesperson added: “We’re assisting the emergency services after an incident this morning near Oxenholme on the West Coast main line.
“As this is causing delays to trains we’d urge people to check National Rail Enquiries or with their train operator for the latest travel information.’’


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