Do you recognise these Flying Scotsman fans who trespassed on line near Wellingborough?

British Transport Police are appealing for help in identifying Flying Scotsman fans who trespassed on the line near Wellingborough when it visited the county last month.
BTP would like to speak to these people.BTP would like to speak to these people.
BTP would like to speak to these people.

The legendary locomotive passed through north Northamptonshire on June 4 but despite pleas and danger warnings, people risked their lives to view the iconic train.

Images taken by a passenger on board the train are being released today (Friday) in a bid to trace the people responsible.

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The photos were taken in the Wellingborough on Saturday, June 4, during the train’s journey between Bedford and Kettering.

If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.
If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.

Chief Inspector of British Transport Police David Oram said: “Our priority is the safety of the public, passengers and rail staff.

“We understand that steam specials generate lots of interest and the movements of the restored Flying Scotsman are attracting unprecedented levels of attention from all sections of the public.

“But despite our advice and numerous warnings over the past few weeks, people have put themselves at risk by standing too close to the rail lines, giving little thought to the potential dangers and any offences they might be committing.

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“Not only is this extremely dangerous but it has resulted in the train being delayed.

If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.
If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.

“In order to keep the public safe we will enforce the law where appropriate, which is why we are releasing the images of people trespassing today in a bid to trace those responsible.

“If you recognise yourself or any of the people pictured in the images please contact us.

“We will continue to identify and take action against trespassers on future journeys to ensure that these pass safely and free from disruption.

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“Our aim is that members of the public are able to enjoy these great events by understanding the dangers, being responsible, staying within the law and most importantly – keeping safe.”

If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.
If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.

Route managing director for Network Rail Rob McIntosh said: “While I must thank the vast majority of people who have been out to see Flying Scotsman for staying safe, it is deeply worrying to see people standing trackside.

“Tens of thousands of people have been out to see this railway icon on its tour of the country so far, but even one person trespassing is one too many.

“The threat of serious injury is real, as well as causing delays to passengers traveling on other services, and we will continue to work very closely with the British Transport Police to keep our railway safe and to make sure spectators remember their day out for all the right reasons.”

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The Flying Scotsman’s inaugural journey from London King’s Cross to York on February 25 was greeted by thousands of people lining the route.

If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.
If you recognise any of the people pictured, call 0800 40 50 40.

However, the day was marred by several dangerous incidents of trespass – where members of the public were seen walking along the tracks and taking photographs of the Flying Scotsman while other trains continued to pass on opposing lines.

If you recognise anybody pictured, call British Transport Police on 0800 405040.