RAIL passengers travelling between St Helens Central and Wigan are being warned of delays after a man was struck by a train.

A British Transport Police (BTP) spokeswoman said: “Our officers were called to the line close to Wigan North Western station on Tuesday, 24 November, following a report a person had been struck by a train.

“Colleagues from Greater Manchester Police attended the incident, which was reported to BTP at 3.24pm and is being treated as non-suspicious.

“Medics from North West Ambulance Service pronounced the man dead at the scene.

“Officers are currently working to establish the identity of the man, and inform his family.

“A file will be prepared for the coroner.”