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Southeastern report rail delays after trespasser on tracks between Dover Priory and Canterbury East

11:11, 26 November 2023

updated: 13:10, 26 November 2023

There are delays on a major railway line after a trespasser made their way onto the tracks.

The incident happened between Dover Priory and Canterbury East station this morning.

A trespasser has made their way onto the tracks between Dover Priory and Canterbury East. Picture: Southeastern
A trespasser has made their way onto the tracks between Dover Priory and Canterbury East. Picture: Southeastern

Response staff from Southeastern were sent to the scene and the trespasser was “apprehended”.

As a result, trains between Dover Priory and Canterbury East were stopped but are now back running again.

Lines between London Victoria and Dover via Chatham and Canterbury were also delayed as a result.

Southeastern and British Transport Police have been approached for comment.

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