A 'HORRIFIC' train accident was narrowly avoided thanks to the quick thinking of the driver.
The vehicle was due to pass through Langley Mill Station – where a large concrete troughing lid had been placed on the rails.
Police believe it was put there at about 5.30pm on Saturday, June 29.
The driver of the train noticed the block on the track and managed to stop the train in time.
No-one was injured and there was no damage caused to the train.
Inspector Mark Clements, of British Transport Police, said: "Luckily the driver managed to spot the obstruction on the line just in time, however this could have been a lot more serious.
"Langley Mill station is positioned on a banking, if the train had hit the concrete, it could have quite easily have derailed and rolled down the banking on the road below, the consequences would have been horrific."
Following the incident, enquiries were made and an area search was carried out by officers but to no avail.
Anyone with information about the crime should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or by text 61016 quoting incident number 83 of 29/06/2013.
Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555
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