Officials said the victim was walking on the tracks at about 7:15 a.m. in an area where pedestrians are not allowed.
Authorities said the incident may have been a suicide. The victim was declared dead at the scene and has not yet been identified.
No one was hurt on the train, which was traveling from Ventura, bound for Los Angeles.
No further information was available.
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