Person dies after being hit by train on major Glasgow line
Officers were alerted to the incident shortly before 10am on July 23. Police and paramedics raced to the area.
However, sadly, a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Cops said the death is not thought to be suspicious.
A report will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal.
READ MORE: Glasgow train services cancelled after person 'hit by train'
READ MORE: Person dies after being 'hit by train' on Glasgow railway line
We reported how Glasgow train services were cancelled due to the incident.
ScotRail said that due to a person being 'struck' by a train at Linlithgow, all lines in the area had been closed.
On the travel firm's website, a spokesperson said: "Due to a person being hit by a train at Linlithgow, all lines are closed.
"Train services between Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh via Falkirk High may be suspended."
The travel operators' 10.15am service, followed by several others, from Glasgow Queen Street to the Scottish capital, were suspended amid the incident.
A spokesperson for National Rail said: "A person has been hit by a train between Falkirk High/Falkirk Grahamston and Edinburgh.
"Whilst the emergency services carry out their work, all lines between these stations are closed. Trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised."
A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a casualty on the tracks just before 10am today (July 23) at Linlithgow railway station.
"Officers and paramedics attended, and sadly, a person was pronounced deceased.
"The incident is not thought to be suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the Procurator Fiscal."
If you've been affected by what happened on the network today, there is always someone to talk to. You can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 from any phone for a confidential chat.
The Scottish Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.
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