Bloke On The Tracks: Mystery Male Brings Thameslink To Standstill

The Thameslink train line ground to a halt in north London after a mystery trespasser decided to walk the tracks between two stations.

A total of sixteen trains were cancelled and there were fifty-four part-journey cancellations – totalling a £500,000 cost in delayed minutes.

Now British Transport Police (BTP) are appealing to members of the public to assist them identify this suspect.

The unknown middle-aged male entered Hendon railway station at approximately 2.20pm on January 16 and climbed down onto the live railway track from the platform.

He was then seen walking along the tracks to the next station – Mill Hill Broadway – a four-minute train journey.

BTP investigating officers believe the man in the image may have information that could help their investigation.

Do you recognise him, or do you have any information which could help the investigation?

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 326 of 16/01/25.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.