Trains were blocked at Manea last night after what rail bosses called a “disturbance on the station”. East Midlands Railways reported: “There are trespassers on the railway now at Manea after a disturbance on the station.”
A police helicopter was called to check the railway line for any trespassers.
Late evening East Midlands said they had been allowed to open the line “reduced speed between Ely and Peterborough through the Manea area. Our trains should be able to start moving very shortly”.
Local residents posted reports of two people being seen on the track whilst another resident said that police had chased “two lads down School Lane”. Both reports remain unconfirmed.
Another resident claimed: “Two trespassers – one caught/gave themselves up and the other one was being looked for by the helicopter”.
East Midlands Railways reported: “There are trespassers on the railway now at Manea after a disturbance on the station. Police have a helicopter in attendance checking the railway line for the trespasser.”A statement from Greater Anglia added: “Trains are being disrupted because of disruptive passengers at Manea. For safety reasons, the line is blocked. Police are on site and working at getting lines re-opened as soon as possible.”
