Inquest opens into death of woman who died at train station in Stockport

An inquest has been opened into the death of a woman who died at a train station in Stockport.

Kate Hedges, 35, passed away at Gatley Station on November 27.

The inquest was adjourned to a later date following the hearing on Tuesday.

Police were called to the station at around 1.45pm following the incident.

Police at the scene (Manchester Evening News)

Photos from the scene showed a number of emergency service vehicles attended.

All lines were closed between Manchester Airport and Manchester Piccadilly.

In a statement issued at the time, British Transport Police said: “British Transport Police were called to Gatley railway station at 1.45pm today following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

“Paramedics also attended, however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Officers are working to identify the deceased and inform their next of kin.

“This incident is not being treated as suspicious.”