A MAN was found dead on the tracks at a railway station.

Emergency services were called to West Worthing station after the body was found at around 9pm on Tuesday, February 1.

It is thought the man was hit by a train.

All train lines were closed in the area while the emergency services dealt with the incident.

"British Transport Police (BTP) were called to West Worthing station at 9.03pm following reports of a casualty on the tracks,” a BTP spokesman said.

"Paramedics also attended and sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

"Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances behind their death."

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Pictures from the scene show a cordoned off area around a train stationary at a platform.

A number of police cars, police officers and rail incident officers were also pictured at the station.

At around 9pm, Southern Rail said: “We've just received reports of a trespasser in the Worthing area.

“As a safety precaution, the electricity that powers the line has been switched off.

“Services will be disrupted in either direction, so please allow extra time for travel.”

Trains running between Littlehampton and London Bridge were first diverted via Horsham, before all lines were shut.

At 10pm, Southern Rail announced that the line between Brighton, Hove, Worthing and Angmering was shut.

“Please avoid travel where possible, or consider making your own travel arrangements.

“Unfortunately, our suppliers have been unable to source any buses, and as such we are not providing this service.

“Station staff are booking taxis for onward travel. If you're at an unmanned station, please DM us or use station help points.”

The lines were reopened by 6am today.