The 41-year-old man, from Stockport, Greater Manchester, died near Rugby train station on Saturday morning, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

He was employed by contractor Leda Rail. Details of the accident have not been released but Network Rail said it was investigating.

Network Rail is carrying out massive engineering works at Rugby in a bid to upgrade the West Coast Mainline.

A statement released by Network Rail said: "A rail worker employed by Leda Rail was fatally injured early on Saturday 12 July just south of Rugby Station while carrying out track works.

"A full investigation has been launched into the incident.

"Network Rail's thoughts are with the family of the deceased."

In February, Network Rail was given a £14m fine relating mainly to work at Rugby in late December and January, which over-ran by four days.

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Rail worker in horror accident

Coventry Telegraph: Jul 15 2008
By Warren Manger

A RAIL worker has been killed while carrying out track improvements near a Warwickshire station.

The 41-year-old man was fatally injured while working on the West Coast Mainline south of Rugby Station on Saturday at 7.30am.

No details about the accident have been released but police said it did not involve a train.

Ambulance crews, medics and the County Air Ambulance from Cosford went to the site.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "On arrival crews found a man with numerous serious injuries.

"Despite the best efforts of crews, nothing could be done to save him and he was confirmed dead at the scene."

The worker was a Stockport man employed by Leeds-based contractor Leda Rail.

It is understood he was working on the massive engineering upgrades being made to the West Coast Mainline in Warwickshire this summer.

Network Rail is closing Rugby Station every Saturday until September to complete the work.

Warwickshire Police and British Transport Police were also called to the scene after the accident.

British Transport Police said the man's family were "understandably extremely upset and traumatised".

A statement released by Network Rail said: "A rail worker employed by Leda Rail was fatally injured early on Saturday just south of Rugby Station while carrying out track works.

"Network Rail's thoughts are with the family of the deceased."

British Transport Police are now investigating what caused the accident with the help of HM Railway Inspectorate and The Railway Accident Investigation Branch.