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Trains diverted away from Sturry, near Canterbury, after trespasser on railway tracks

18:09, 04 April 2021

updated: 18:16, 04 April 2021

Trains through a Kent station were diverted after a trespasser was spotted on the line.

Police were called to Sturry, near Canterbury, at about 4.50pm following reports a person was on the tracks.

Trains were diverted after a trespasser was found on the line near Sturry railway station
Trains were diverted after a trespasser was found on the line near Sturry railway station

Services between Ramsgate and Ashford were diverted through Dover Priory due to the incident, as power had to be turned off for the safety of the response staff and the trespasser.

Southeastern says trains are now running through Sturry again, after the person was detained by police.

A spokesman for the rail operator said: "The power has been turned back on and trains will commence running again between Canterbury and Ramsgate via Sturry."

Police have been contacted for comment.

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