Train lines were closed and services were cancelled or delayed after a person was found dead on the tracks near Pyle station on Sunday.
British Transport Police temporary chief inspector Jon Redman said: “Officers were called to the line close to Pyle station at 10.35am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances behind the person’s death.”
Train services were cancelled, delayed, or revised for several hours with disruption lasting well into the afternoon. Line between Bridgend and Swansea re-opened shortly before 3pm but residual delays were still expected.
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Everything we know so far:
All lines have now reopened
Emergency services have now completed their work near Baglan, and all lines have reopened.
Whilst service recovers, trains running between Bridgend and Swansea may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised, National Rail says.
Services still being cancelled
Great Western Railway's website shows how disruption is continuing this afternoon, with the 2.31pm service from Bridgend to Swansea cancelled.
2pm recap
- British Transport Police have confirmed that a person has died after being found on the tracks close to Pyle station.
- Police were called to the scene at 10.35am after receiving reports of a casualty on the tracks.
- Paramedics attended, but the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Officers are working to establish the full circumstances behind the person's death.
- Disruption is currently estimated by National Rail to continue until 3pm for people travelling.
- Buses are in operation as a rail replacement service.
- Major delays continue on mainline routes from Cardiff - Swansea, Cardiff - Shrewsbury, Swansea/ Carmarthen - Pembrokeshire, Cardiff - Rhymney, and Shrewsbury - Crewe/Manchester.
More hold-ups for people travelling
National Rail has once again extended the anticipated disruption time - now expected to continue until 3pm.
Disruption time extended
National Rail says disruption is now expected to continue until 2.30pm, an hour and a half longer than first anticipated.
Where the incident took place
British Transport Police say the incident took place near Pyle Train Station, which is located at Beach Road, Pyle.
A person has died after being found on the tracks
British Transport Police have confirmed that a person has died after being found on the tracks close to Pyle station.
British Transport Police chief inspector Jon Redman said: “Officers were called to the line close to Pyle station at 10.35am following reports of a casualty on the tracks. Paramedics also attended however sadly a person has been pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances behind the person’s death.”
A recap of what we know so far
- The incident has taken place near Baglan.
- Disruption has now been extended until 2pm, with services running between Bridgend and Swansea cancelled, delayed or revised.
- The routes affected are between Cardiff Central and Milford Haven/Fishguard Harbour, between Hereford and Fishguard Harbour, and also between Newport/Manchester Piccadilly and Milford Haven.
- A rail replacement transport is now in place between Cardiff and Swansea. It is being operated by Cymru and Teulu Coaches.
- Transport for Wales is currently warning its passengers of 'major delays' on its mainline routes from Cardiff - Swansea, Cardiff - Shrewsbury, Swansea/ Carmarthen - Pembrokeshire, Cardiff - Rhymney, and Shrewsbury - Crewe/Manchester.
Disruption extended
National Rail says that disruption is now expected to continue until 2pm.
How to claim compensation if you're affected
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. You must keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.
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Rail replacement service supplied
A rail replacement transport is now in place between Cardiff and Swansea.
It is being operated by Cymru and Teulu Coaches.
'Major delays'
Transport for Wales is currently warning its passengers of 'major delays' on its mainline routes from Cardiff - Swansea, Cardiff - Shrewsbury, Swansea/ Carmarthen - Pembrokeshire, Cardiff - Rhymney, and Shrewsbury - Crewe/Manchester.
Services are at a standstill
Services at a stand on Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales between Bridgend and Swansea as emergency services deal with the incident.
