It happened about 1:35 p.m. near Mangum and Ramseur streets.
The Amtrak train was heading west when it collided with a man on the tracks. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
No passengers on the train were injured.
Investigators remain at the scene. No other details were immediately available.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator M. Judy at (919) 560-4440 ext.29252 or CrimeStoppers at (919) 683-1200 or online at www.durhamcrimestoppers.org. CrimeStoppers pays cash rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to arrests in felony cases, and callers never have to identify themselves.
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