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Rail crime caused 3,300 hours of passenger delays last year

Rail crime caused 3,300 hours of passenger delays last year

In 2025/26, the railway sector incurred costs exceeding £10 million due to trespassers, thieves, and vandals. Network Rail and British Transport Police launched a new campaign on Tuesday to crack down on these crimes. Cable theft alone accounted for over 2,100 hours of delays and £6.8 million in costs.

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