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Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Separate UK Rail Incidents Disrupting Major Routes

Police say the fatalities are not suspicious as investigations keep sections serving Heathrow and key commuter lines closed.

Overview

  • At around 6:40am, a person was pronounced dead at Coseley, blocking lines between Wolverhampton and Birmingham New Street as West Midlands Railway ordered replacement buses and arranged West Midlands Metro ticket acceptance.
  • Shortly after 12:15pm, a person died on the tracks at Hanwell, halting Elizabeth line services between Paddington and Heathrow/Reading and causing delays to Great Western Railway and Heathrow Express, with disruption reported into the afternoon and early evening.
  • Around 3pm, a woman at Watford High Street sustained life‑threatening, life‑changing injuries, prompting London Overground cancellations and suspension of Lioness Line services, with disruption expected until at least 7:30pm and ticket acceptance on London Buses.
  • British Transport Police stated the deaths are not being treated as suspicious and said a file will be prepared for the coroner as enquiries continue at each location.
  • Operators implemented contingency measures across affected corridors, including cancelled and revised services, diversion options, and passenger support while emergency responses remained active.