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Mex@feddit.ukM to UK Rail and Trains@feddit.ukEnglish · 10 months ago

Rail disruption after £100K worth of cable stolen

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Rail disruption after £100K worth of cable stolen

www.bbc.co.uk

Mex@feddit.ukM to UK Rail and Trains@feddit.ukEnglish · 10 months ago
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Passengers have been warned to expect disruption between Chorley and Bolton following the theft.
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  • blackn1ght@feddit.uk
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    What do thieves do with the cables? Like how are they selling it and who’s buying high voltage overhead rail wires?

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      They sell it to metal scrap recyclers who will then melt it down, and sell it back to industry for use.

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      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metal_theft

      I think copper is the most common one that’s stolen.

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