Urn of dog ashes left on LNER train returned to owner

A woman is set to be reunited with an urn containing the ashes of her pet dog after it was left behind on a train. The small red urn was discovered on an LNER service travelling from London Kings Cross, via Edinburgh, and was subsequently handed into lost property in Aberdeen during May.

Police Appeal

British Transport Police (BTP) initially issued an appeal for information regarding the urn. This was because it was initially unclear whether the container, which was found cradled by a teddy bear, might hold human remains. The teddy bear itself is a long-held personal item, owned by the woman since her childhood.

Following the public appeal, BTP confirmed they had been contacted by the individual who had lost the urn. A spokesperson for BTP stated that they are now working to ensure the safe return of both the urn and the accompanying teddy bear to its owner.

The police force expressed gratitude to the public for their assistance in sharing the appeal, which ultimately led to the owner coming forward.