15.04.13
Cutting cable theft
The war on cable theft is finally paying dividends, as Network Rail figures show delay time caused by the crime has been more than halved.
A combination of prevention, fast responses, and increased penalties has helped to significantly reduce the number of thefts that occur, as well as the total cost to the industry and the amount of time each theft delays passenger services.
With further legislation to come into force this year, it will become more and more difficult for thieves to sell on stolen metal. And if they can’t sell it, why steal it?
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