A WOMAN hit and killed by a train in Cheshire West has been named.

Police, fire crews, and paramedics rushed to Winsford Railway Station at 6.20pm on Wednesday, September 6, after passengers reported a casualty on the tracks.

A woman was pronounced dead at the scene, and has now been named as Samantha Jane Bradley, of St Chad’s Fields, Winsford.

Her identity was confirmed by a British Transport Police fingerprint specialist.  

At a short hearing at Cheshire Coroner's Court in Warrington on Wednesday, September 27, area coroner, Victoria Davies, confirmed the 46-year-old was hit by a train.

An inquest was opened and adjourned until March 6, 2023. 

Miss Bradley's death is not being treated as suspicious.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called to the tracks near Winsford Railway Station at around 6.20pm on Saturday, September 6, following reports of a casualty on the tracks.

"Fire and paramedics also attended, but sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

“The incident is not being treated as suspicious.”