Person Dies on Tracks at Barnes Railway Station, Causing Major Disruption

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 police.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="British Transport Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="178128">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.