COMMUTERS are facing delayed and cancelled train services after a body was found near the train track.

Greater Anglia services between Norwich and London were affected by the fatality, which happened at Needham Market.

Passengers travelling from Colchester, Mannintree, Witham and many other north Essex stations faced cancellations or delays of about 30 minutes.

The disruption is due to last until 2pm.

A British Transport Police spokesman said: “Our officers were called to a foot crossing near Needham Market rail station following reports of a body trackside.

“The call came into police shortly after 8am.

“Colleagues from Suffolk Constabulary and paramedics from the East of England Ambulance Service also attended. A person was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Their death is not being treated as suspicious. Officers are now working to establish the identity of the person and inform their next of kin. A file will be prepared for the coroner.”