An investigation has been launched after a woman was found dead near a train station.
Police were scrambled to the tracks near Ashton-Under-Lyne shortly before 4pm on Easter Sunday, April 9. Rail services were suspended between Ashton-under-Lyne and Manchester Victoria for more than three hours, with delays until 8pm as emergency services carried out enquiries.
British Transport Police has confirmed that a woman was confirmed as dead at the scene and that her family has been informed.
