Trespasser on Train Tracks Costs Taxpayers Over Half a Million Pounds

Police want to speak to a man who trespassed, costing nearly a million pounds. The incident happened on Thursday, January 16. The man left Hendon station’s platform and walked almost one kilometer north, going up the Midland Main Line.

This caused major train disruptions, with sixteen trains fully cancelled that day. Fifty-four more trains were partially cancelled. Network Rail estimates delays cost over £550,000.

Network Rail says railways are very dangerous places where trespassing is illegal and risky. It also creates much disruption to the network. Stopping trains keeps people safe when trespassing occurs, and delays quickly happen, especially in busy areas.

The incident significantly disrupted service, costing taxpayers over half a million pounds. Network Rail is working with British Transport Police (BTP) to stop this behavior and asks for information to aid their investigation.

BTP thinks the CCTV image shows someone who can help. Do you know this person, or have any information? Text BTP at 61016 or call 0800 40 50 40, using reference number 326 of 16/01/25. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.