A man has died at a Scots rail line which will be closed for some time "due to the complexity of the incident". Police were called to a section of track between Arbroath and Montrose - on the Dundee and Aberdeen line - at around 1.20pm on Tuesday.
Paramedics and emergency services rushed to the scene after reports of a casualty. However a man was pronounced dead upon arrival.
ScotRail has warned commuters to expect delays and possible cancellations on Glasgow Queen Street to Aberdeen, and Edinburgh to Aberdeen services. Enquiries are underway to establish the circumstances behind his death.