Hunt for “mindless” criminals who cut railway cables

VANDALS used a hacksaw to cut railway signalling cables which caused delays to 91 train services.

The cables were cut along the Denaby Side of Conisbrough Railway Station on the Doncaster to Sheffield line.

The incident took place yesterday (January 13) at around 6.30am

Investigating officer DC Andy Lehman, of British Transport Police, said: “A hack saw was used to cut through line side signalling cables which resulted in a loss of power to signalling in the area.

“This caused 91 trains to be delayed with the damage taking several hours to repair.

“Mindless acts of criminal damage like this result in a huge amount of disruption to passengers as well as the inevitable cost to the industry to repair the damage.

“Anyone considering such reckless behaviour should also bear in mind that the railway is a dangerous place and they are putting their lives at risk by trespassing near the line.”

If you have any information call on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 quoting reference PSUB/B6 of 14/01/2016.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.