Man in his 40s arrested following incident at Preston railway which led to all lines being blocked
A man in his 40s has been arrested following an incident earlier today at Preston railway.
Officers were called to the line in Preston at 9.30am today following reports of a trespass incident.
All lines are currently still blocked after a trespass incident.
Services affected include:
Preston to Colne.
Preston to Ormskirk.
Preston to Blackpool South.
Blackpool North to York.
Blackpool North to Manchester Airport.
Blackpool North to Liverpool Lime Street.
Major disruption is expected until 3pm.
A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to the line in Preston at 9.30am today (9 March) following reports of a person in a precarious position.
“Officers attended alongside colleagues from other emergency services, and a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of Obstructing the Railway.”
It is a criminal offence to trespass on railway lines in the UK, often resulting in a maximum fine of £1,000. Trespassers, including anyone aged 10 and over, can be taken to court, fined, and may receive a criminal record. It is illegal to step on tracks, surrounding land, or areas not open to the public.