A person has died after being hit by a train on the West Highland Line near Kilchurn Castle.
Emergency services rushed to the scene between Dalmally and Loch Awe at around 7pm on Tuesday.
British Transport Police confirmed today that a person had died and the next of kin had been informed.
The line was closed for several hours with trains between Glasgow and Oban cancelled, delayed or revised.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Dalmally railway station just after 7pm on Tuesday January 21 following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances leading up to the person’s death.”
One passenger told The Press and Journal: “Passengers had to get off the train last night at Dalmally and be bussed the rest of the way.”
West Highland Line services disrupted
Phil Campbell, ScotRail customer operations director, said: “Services on the West Highland Line were disrupted last night while the emergency services attended an incident along the line.
“Anyone who was delayed by 30 minutes or more is entitled to compensation through our Delay Repay Guarantee.”
The Press and Journal has approached the British Transport Police for comment.
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