"A trespasser who caused rush-hour chaos to passengers travelling via Clapham Junction has been jailed for eight weeks. A total of 38 trains were delayed or cancelled after Anthony Andre, 42, trespassed on the tracks near the south London station at about 18:30 BST on 10 September. His actions led to the power being switched off to the electric rail which powers trains through the Clapham area, and caused delays totalling 3,427 minutes - more than 57 hours."
"Mr Langley added: "His actions not only put his own life at risk, but caused huge disruption for thousands of passengers." The trespass happened during Tube strikes last month, causing even more disruption for some passengers. "Trespassing on the railway is incredibly dangerous," Mr Langley said. "Trains in the South East are powered by the electric rail, which carries 750 volts and easily enough to kill or cause devastating life-changing injuries.""
Anthony Andre, 42, trespassed on tracks near Clapham Junction at about 18:30 BST on 10 September. The trespass forced the electric rail that powers trains through the Clapham area to be switched off, resulting in 38 trains being delayed or cancelled and delays totalling 3,427 minutes (more than 57 hours). The incident occurred during Tube strikes, worsening disruption for some passengers. Andre admitted charges of trespass and obstruction at a hearing on 12 September and was sentenced to eight weeks' imprisonment at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court. Network Rail noted the electric rail carries 750 volts and can kill or cause life-changing injuries.
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