A person has died following an incident on the tracks at Barnes railway station, leading to severe travel disruption on South Western Railway (SWR) services this morning.
Emergency Response and Investigation
- Emergency services were called to Barnes station in Richmond at 7am after reports of a casualty on the tracks.
- Paramedics attended but pronounced the person dead at the scene.
- The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed the incident is not being treated as suspicious.
- A file is being prepared for the coroner.
Travel Disruption
- All lines between Clapham Junction and Hounslow, as well as Richmond, were initially shut down following the incident.
- Some lines reopened just after 8am, but major disruptions are expected until 3pm as power to the running rails has been switched off.
- Barnes station remains closed with no trains stopping at the station.
- All lines towards Clapham Junction are blocked, but train services towards Richmond and Twickenham from Waterloo are running.
Official Statement
A British Transport Police spokesperson said:
“Officers were called to Barnes railway station at around 7am today (February 12) following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.
“The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.”
Support for Those Affected
If you have been affected by this incident or need support, you can contact Samaritans for a confidential chat at 116 123 or email [email protected].
Ongoing Updates
Commuters are advised to check National Rail Enquiries and South Western Railway updates for the latest travel information.
