Trains have been stopped on a railway line in Greater Manchester after a person was tragically found dead at a station.
Services have been stopped between Bolton and Preston this morning (April 29), with trains being cancelled and delayed.
British Transport Police says it was called out to Adlington station, between Bolton and Chorley, at 9.10am.
A person was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious.
National Rail says emergency services are currently working at the scene.
The issue is affecting Northern services between Manchester Airport and Blackpool North, Barrow-in-Furness and Windermere, via Bolton and Manchester city centre.
It also affects TransPennine Express services between Manchester Airport and Scotland, via Manchester city centre.
A National Rail spokesperson said: "The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Bolton and Preston.
"Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed.
"Trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised."
Services are now running with delays.
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Trains cancelled
No trains until 1.15pm
Person found dead
Incident at Adlington station
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Disruption ongoing
National Rail says disruption is set to continue until 2pm.
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More trains cancelled
More departures from Bolton have been cancelled this afternoon:
- 12.54pm to Manchester Airport
- 1.22pm to Blackpool North
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Rail replacement buses
Additional rail replacement buses will depart from Bolton and Preston in either direction at 12.30pm.
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Trains cancelled
Several services have already been cancelled this morning.
The following upcoming departures from Bolton have been cancelled:
- 11.53am to Blackpool North
- 11.54am to Manchester Airport
- 12.22pm to Blackpool North
Other services are facing major disruption.
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Lines reopened
National Rail says lines have reopened, but major disruption is expected until 1.15pm.
"Trains running between these stations may continue to be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes revised or diverted," a spokesperson said.
Rail replacement buses will leave Bolton and Preston at 11.30am in either direction.
Earlier buses were in use at 10.30am.
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Latest image
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No trains until 1.15pm
National Rail says there will be no trains until 1.15pm between Bolton and Preston.
A spokesperson said:
"The emergency services are dealing with an incident between Bolton and Preston.
"Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed.
"Trains are unable to run between theses stations and will be cancelled or revised.
"Disruption is expected until 1.15pm."
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Help and support
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Firefighters at scene
Fire crews are among those in attendance.
Adlington train station currently closed. Police, ambulance & fire engines in attendance. No trains running. Railway Road is still accessible pic.twitter.com/W9BvtBOikV
— The Rail Weigh, Adlington (@rail_weigh) April 29, 2025
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Person found dead
British Transport Police says a person has been sadly found dead at Adlington station this morning.
Officers were called out to the scene at 9.10am.
A force spokesperson added:
"Officers attended along with paramedics but 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 corner."
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Trains cancelled and delayed
Northern says services will be cancelled or delayed while the incident remains ongoing.
— NORTHERN (@northernassist) April 29, 2025Due to the emergency services dealing with an incident between Blackrod and Chorley the line is blocked
Services running through these stations will be cancelled, delayed or revisedhttps://t.co/lZlsirqiW9#NorthernUpdates
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Incident at Adlington station
Eyewitnesses have reported an incident involving emergency services at Adlington station, between Bolton and Chorley.
Police and firefighters have been seen in attendance.
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Trains stopped
Rail services are being stopped, delayed and cancelled following an emergency incident on a Greater Manchester railway line.
Emergency services are in attendance between Bolton and Preston this morning.
Railway lines have been closed in the area while emergency services work at the scene.
It is affecting Northern and TransPennine Express trains running between Manchester and Lancashire, Cumbria and Scotland.
British Transport Police has been approached for further information about the incident.
