The body of a man was discovered on train tracks yesterday morning.
A member of the public who was crossing a footbridge near Cossington reported the find to police at about 8.35am.
A number of trains were cancelled or delayed while the scene was examined by forensics officers.
Routes affected included Midland Mainline services between St Pancras and Leicester, Nottingham and Sheffield.
Normal service resumed at 10.10am.
British Transport Police said the circumstances of the death were not believed to be suspicious.
A spokesman said: "Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the man's death, identify him and inform his next of kin. A file will be prepared for the coroner."
