The person who died after being hit by a train near Freshfield station was a man in his 30s, police have today confirmed.
Officers from the British Transport Police were called to the Merseyrail station at around 10pm on Tuesday, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
Paramedics also attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner.
All Merseyrail services between Hall Road and Southport were suspended on Tuesday, before a rail replacement bus service was put in place shortly before 11pm.
Tributes have been shared on social media, with many people expressing their shock and heartbreak at the news.
Wendy Gerrard wrote: "Thinking of their family, friends and the driver. RIP."
ECHO reader Amanda Rhodes said: "Feel for the person’s family and the driver. Absolutely heartbreaking xx."
Sharon Smith said: "So so sad, thinking of everyone affected. RIP."
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the line close to Freshfield station at 10pm last night following reports of a casualty on the tracks.
"Paramedics also attended however sadly a person was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be prepared for the coroner."
