Overview

• British Transport Police were called shortly after 3pm and the person was pronounced dead at the scene.
• A file will be prepared for the coroner following the on‑scene fatality.
• Great Western Railway extended its disruption estimate from late afternoon to the end of the day after lines were blocked east of Didcot.
• Journeys may be delayed by up to 90 minutes with cancellations, part‑route services, and some longer‑distance trains held away from the area.
• GWR says it is working with Network Rail and emergency services, and local reports indicate the station’s multi‑storey car park was closed.