Key Takeaways
- Rail passengers in South Yorkshire have been warned of delays and cancellations until the end of New Year’s Eve due to the theft of 656ft of signalling cables.
- The theft has affected several routes, including services run by Northern, CrossCountry, and TransPennine Express.
- Network Rail has reported 13 train cancellations and 83 delayed trains, with a total delay time of 15 hours and 39 minutes.
- Engineers are working on repairs, but disruption is expected to continue until the end of the day.
- The theft of signalling cables is not only disruptive but also poses fatal risks to perpetrators and costs the taxpayer millions of pounds a year.