British Transport Police has issued a statement after trains travelling between South Yorkshire and Leeds were delayed following the theft of signalling cables near Doncaster. This incident has caused significant disruption for commuters and poses broader questions about railway security.
Cable Theft Causing Significant Train Delays
On the morning of Friday, September 6, trains due to travel between Doncaster and Leeds faced delays as a result of the cable theft. The stolen signalling cables forced all services to run at a reduced speed, frustrating many passengers.
In a social media post, a spokesperson for London North Eastern Railway announced, ‘Due to the theft of signalling cables between Doncaster and Leeds, trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines.’ This announcement highlights the immediate impact of the theft on train services across the region.
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Ongoing Investigation by British Transport Police
According to British Transport Police, officers were called to the site near Doncaster at 2:42 AM on Friday following reports of the cable theft. The investigation into the theft is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police stated, ‘Officers were called to the line near Doncaster at around 2.42 AM this morning (September 6) following reports of cable theft. Enquiries are ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 69 of 6 September.’
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