Drama at Canterbury West as man perched on bridge halts trains!

Distressed man stops trains in their tracks

Police have talked down a distressed man from the Farleigh Road bridge over the railway line. The tense stand-off brought train services at Canterbury West Station to a grinding halt.

Trains back on track after disruption

With trains unable to pass through the station, dozens of services were cancelled, causing chaos for commuters.

Replacement buses step in

Rail replacement buses were swiftly deployed to keep passengers moving while the drama unfolded.

Thanks to police efforts, trains are now running through Canterbury West again.

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