Cable thieves cause New Year's Eve train disruption
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Cable thieves cause New Year's Eve train disruption
"Train services across South Yorkshire face significant disruption after thieves stole signalling cables, National Rail has confirmed. The incident occurred at Conisbrough, between Doncaster and Sheffield, impacting CrossCountry, Northern, and TransPennine Express services. National Rail has warned of fewer trains, cancellations, delays, and revised or diverted routes between the two stations."
"This disruption is expected to continue throughout New Year's Eve. Network Rail has deployed staff to the site to investigate the theft."
Signalling cables were stolen at Conisbrough, between Doncaster and Sheffield, causing major disruption to rail services across South Yorkshire. CrossCountry, Northern, and TransPennine Express services are directly impacted, with operators running fewer trains and implementing cancellations, delays, and revised or diverted routes. Disruption is expected to continue throughout New Year’s Eve, affecting travel plans and timetables. Network Rail has dispatched staff to the site to investigate the theft and assess damage. Passengers on routes between Doncaster and Sheffield should anticipate delays, cancellations, and altered services while repairs and investigations proceed.
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