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Crash closes west coast rail line West coast line opens after crash
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The main west coast rail line has been closed at Lockerbie Station after a southbound train hit someone on the track. The main west coast rail line has been reopened after a southbound train hit someone on the track near Lockerbie Station.
The emergency services were called to the scene at about 0530 GMT.The emergency services were called to the scene at about 0530 GMT.
Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said there were no further details of the casualty.Dumfries and Galloway Constabulary said there were no further details of the casualty.
The line has been shut in both directions while an investigation into the incident is carried out. It is not yet known when it will reopen. The line was shut in both directions for more than two hours while an investigation into the incident was carried out.
Trains both north and south of Carlisle were affected, with trains travelling from the south of England terminating at Preston or Carlisle. Trains both north and south of Carlisle were affected by the closure, with trains travelling from the south of England terminating at Preston or Carlisle.
Passengers were advised to use the east coast line if appropriate.