A PERSON has died after being struck by a train travelling on the railway line between Ayrshire and Glasgow.

The British Transport Police have confirmed that the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene after paramedics were called to the scene.

The force were alerted to the incident, which took place around Milliken Park station in Renfrewshire, shortly before 12pm on Friday, July 12.

Officers say the incident is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

A spokesperson for BTP said: “Officers were called to Milliken Park railway station at around 11.51am today (12 July) 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 report will be prepared for the procurator fiscal.”