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| Train delay stolen cable replaced | Train delay stolen cable replaced |
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| A stolen cable, which led to rail disruption on the First Capital Connect line in Bedfordshire, has been replaced, Network Rail has said. | A stolen cable, which led to rail disruption on the First Capital Connect line in Bedfordshire, has been replaced, Network Rail has said. |
| The cable had been stolen in Flitwick and caused delay to services out of St Pancras. | The cable had been stolen in Flitwick and caused delay to services out of St Pancras. |
| First Capital Connect said problems, which affected the Bedford and Luton line during the day, were likely to continue into the rush hour and beyond. | |
| The Thameslink service had been "greatly reduced" during the day. | The Thameslink service had been "greatly reduced" during the day. |
| A replacement bus service has been calling at stations between Bedford and Luton. | A replacement bus service has been calling at stations between Bedford and Luton. |
| Tickets are being accepted on First Capital Connect services to London Kings Cross and Moorgate. | Tickets are being accepted on First Capital Connect services to London Kings Cross and Moorgate. |
| A spokesperson from the British Transport Police said officers were investigating the damage which they believed had been "caused deliberately". | A spokesperson from the British Transport Police said officers were investigating the damage which they believed had been "caused deliberately". |
| A statement read: "We will work closely with Network Rail and Bedfordshire Police in a bid to trace the offenders. | A statement read: "We will work closely with Network Rail and Bedfordshire Police in a bid to trace the offenders. |
| "Stealing or attempting to steal cable is extremely dangerous and anyone who has information about the incident is asked to come forward." | "Stealing or attempting to steal cable is extremely dangerous and anyone who has information about the incident is asked to come forward." |