Woman Caught After Dashing onto Railway Tracks at Maidstone Barracks
Emergency Shutdown and Helicopter Search
British Transport Police detained a woman this afternoon after she ran onto the railway tracks at Maidstone Barracks station. Authorities quickly ordered the power supply to be cut, sparking delays while a police helicopter scoured the area.
Shocking Scene on the Tracks
A stunned bystander revealed the woman was seen heading down the tracks towards West Malling, tossing her phone and keys aside. Police later recovered her belongings and arrested her, taking her away in handcuffs.
Train Delays Hit the Region
A Southern Eastern spokesperson confirmed: “The electric supply powering trains through Maidstone Barracks has been switched off. Response teams are on the scene.”
Trains running between Paddock Wood and Strood are facing disruption, with services expected to resume by 6:45pm.
