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Person dies at Mirfield station, cancelling TransPennine Express trains

28 July 2026 · in 80 words

Person dies at Mirfield station, cancelling TransPennine Express trains

A person died on railway lines near Mirfield station this morning, causing major disruption to train services across Yorkshire. British Transport Police were called around 7:30am, and paramedics pronounced the person dead at the scene. TransPennine Express routes to and from York, Scarborough, Newcastle, and Manchester are all affected by delays or cancellations.

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