Track worker killed on mainline

A rail worker has been killed while working on the West Coast Mainline.

The 41-year-old man, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, died near Rugby train station on Saturday morning, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

He was employed by contractor Leda Rail. Details of the accident have not been released but Network Rail said it was investigating.

Network Rail is carrying out massive engineering works at Rugby in a bid to upgrade the West Coast Mainline.

A statement released by Network Rail said: "A rail worker employed by Leda Rail was fatally injured early on Saturday 12 July just south of Rugby Station while carrying out track works.

"A full investigation has been launched into the incident.

"Network Rail's thoughts are with the family of the deceased."

In February, Network Rail was given a £14m fine relating mainly to work at Rugby in late December and January, which over-ran by four days.