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Passengers at Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, North Camp, Farnborough North, Blackwater, Frimley, Camberley, Bagshot, Sandhurst and Crowthorne stations experienced delays as the emergency services closed the line at the Aldershot South junction in Ash
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Man found dead on railway tracks is named

By Pete Castle
February 18, 2010

THE MAN found dead beside the Aldershot to Guildford railway line on Monday has been named.

He was John Anderson, 34, from Ash, British Transport Police said. It is thought he had a young family and lived near to where he was found.

His body was discovered on tracks near the Aldershot South junction at 4.40am, close to The Quadrant in Ash.

The incident led to hours of delays for hundreds of rush-hour commuters in the area.

"Not suspicious"

A police spokeswoman said that Mr Anderson did not have injuries consistent with being hit by a train.

Police initially said that the death was being treated as unexplained but later confirmed it was not suspicious.

A file has been handed to the Surrey Coroner. An inquest was opened on Wednesday morning and adjourned to a hearing date that has not yet been decided.

Jemma Bevage, from British Transport Police, said in a statement that the man’s body had wounds to the neck and wrists.

She added that officers had no evidence to suggest that anyone else was involved in the death.

A South West Trains spokeswoman said that while the police had closed the line, there had been no reports from drivers or railway staff of an incident involving a train.

Passengers at Aldershot, Ash, Ash Vale, North Camp, Farnborough North, Blackwater, Frimley, Camberley, Bagshot, Sandhurst and Crowthorne stations all experienced long delays on Monday morning during the incident.

For help and advice 24 hours a day, call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit www.samaritans.org or e-mail jo@samaritans.org.

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I only know John from work that he did at my workplace. What a lovely chap. He was so helpful and wasn't put out if you called him for something minor. Everyone at my work are devestated to say the least as he always had a chat with people, and was so pleasant. Our thoughts are with his family, especially his wife and daughters. Denny

Denise Setterfield, Farnborough
24/02/2010 at 11:05

RIP John. I knew John from school. I remember, he was always so funny in class. I met up with John, Becky and their two adorable daughters back in November last year for the first time since we had left school. We did have a giggle. I want to remember John that way. I am so sad that he has passed away. My love, thoughts and prayers are with him and his devoted family. May you be your family's guardian angel John xxx

Tracy Mulholland