Инвестиции в 110 тысяч фунтов направлены на борьбу с кражами кабелей и вандализмом на восточном направлении

A £110,000 investment is helping to tackle cable theft, vandalism and trespass on the East Coast Main Line through proactive security patrols. The funding, approved by the East Coast Partnership—a collaboration between Network Rail and London North Eastern Railway (LNER)—is supporting targeted patrols by security company Vital at key locations along the route, which runs from London King’s Cross to Scotland via Peterborough, Doncaster, York, Darlington, and Newcastle. John Grainger, joint head of performance for Network Rail and LNER, said: "Cable theft, vandalism and trespass can have a significant impact on the railway, causing delays and cancellations for passengers and freight operators while putting lives at risk. "This investment provides a real boost to our proactive approach to tackling criminal activity across the East Coast route by increasing patrols at key locations and providing greater visibility on the ground." The patrols are designed to act as a visible deterrent while gathering intelligence to help identify and prioritise hotspot areas. Chris Gostling, Vital account manager, trespass prevention & security, said: "We take great pride in supporting Network Rail and the rail industry when it comes to tackling cable theft on the network. "We recognise the significant disruption and safety risks these incidents can cause."