Vandalism between Darlington and Newcastle on morning of 20th February 2009

Dear Mr Henderson,

I write in connection with your request for information dated 20^th
February 2009, asking for the following information:

Any factual documents relating to the incident(s) which made necessary the
extreme delays to services from Newcastle to Birmingham on the morning of
20th February 2009.

Documentation of the BTP's policy on protecting railway track from
vandalism.

Your request has been considered and as directed in Section 1 of the
Freedom of Information Act, we can confirm that we do hold the information
requested.

Please see the attached report which outlines the details of the incident
that delayed services near Darlington on the morning of 20^th February
2009. The report has been redacted for some personal information. Please
also find attached a document outlining BTP's operations to combat cable
theft on the railways.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in
British Transport Police, and if you have any further queries, please do
not hesitate to contact us.

Yours sincerely,

Elliot Harry

Freedom of Information Officer

Information Standards Unit

British Transport Police

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Dear Mr Henderson,

Please accept our apologies for this. Please find attached a new copy of
the report which I have had converted to PDF format. If you have any
problems, please let me know.

Kind regards,

Elliot Harry

Freedom of Information Officer

Information Standards Unit

British Transport Police

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