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Person Dies at Howden Station as Lines Reopen After Morning Rail Disruption

Police say the death is not suspicious, with a file to be prepared for the coroner.

Overview

  • British Transport Police were called at 6:32am to reports of a casualty on the tracks at Howden, where paramedics pronounced the person dead.
  • Services on the Selby–Hull corridor were halted, with cancellations, delays or diversions affecting TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, LNER and Northern.
  • National Rail said all lines later reopened, with residual delays and some rerouting expected into late morning.
  • Humberside Police advised people to avoid the station while emergency services managed the incident.
  • Rail-replacement buses and ticket acceptance were put in place, and passengers have been told they may claim compensation if they keep tickets and journey details.