RAIL services have been disrupted today after a person was tragically hit by a train.
The horrific incident took place between Caldercruix and the village of Blackridge in West Lothian just before 3pm.
As a result of the incident all lines are closed as emergency services attend the scene.
The age, sex and condition of the person is currently unknown.
ScotRail announced that all services between Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central via Airdrie will be cancelled, delayed or terminated at and started back from Bathgate.
A tweet from ScotRail reads: "Sadly, due to a person being hit by a train between Blackridge and Caldercruix all lines are closed at the moment.
"Train services between Edinburgh and Helensburgh Central via Airdrie will be cancelled, delayed or terminated at and started back from Bathgate.
"We're working closely with the emergency services at the moment and I'll update you all as soon as I can."
A British Transport Police spokesperson added: "Officers are in attendance at the moment.
"We were called to Caldercruix station at 3.01pm on June 16.
"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."
