News · 28 July 2026
Person dies at Mirfield station, cancelling TransPennine Express trains
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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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