A MAN in his 30s has died after being hit by a by a train between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst.

British Transport Police received an emergency call yesterday and were on the scene near Foxhills in Ashurst.

Paramedics and police were also called to the area.

A spokesperson from British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to an area of rail track in Foxhills, Ashurst, at 11.56am yesterday following a report of a casualty on the tracks.

"Paramedics also attended but sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

"Efforts have been underway to identity the man and inform his next of kin. Officers are now preparing a report for the coroner."

South Western Railway said: "We received reports that a person has been struck by a train.

"Our response teams worked with the emergency services to assist with the incident.

"In order to allow emergency services access to the railway trains in the area trains remained stationary, and electricity to the track was switched off."

All lines were blocked and train services running through the stations were delayed or revised.

Disruption continued until 7pm.

South Western Railway said tickets would be accepted at no extra charge on GTR, GWR and Cross Ashurst New Forest railway station Country services via "any reasonable route and London Underground services between London Victoria and London Waterloo.