Sheffield trains: 'Trespassers' on the line cause major disruption, with lines blocked

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‘Trespassers’ on the railway line in Sheffield are causing major disruption to trains.

Northern announced at 4.45pm today, Thursday, January 16, that train services were being cancelled or delayed as a result.

A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected assault at Sheffield railway station. Photo: GoogleA man has been taken to hospital after a suspected assault at Sheffield railway station. Photo: Google
A man has been taken to hospital after a suspected assault at Sheffield railway station. Photo: Google | Google

Posting on social media, it said: “Due to trespassers on the railway at Sheffield the lines are blocked. Train services in this area will be cancelled or delayed.

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In an update, it said tickets were being accepted on ticket acceptance is in place on tram trains between Sheffield and Rotherham Central, and on Transpennine Express and Cross Country trains via ‘any reasonable route’.

A member of the public reported seeing a number of police at Sheffield railway station this afternoon.

The Star has attempted to contact British Transport Police.

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