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Pair cause Perth and Fife railway chaos after leaving train and walking down tracks

Police are investigating after two people were involved in anti-social behaviour at Ladybank.

Passengers walking along a platform past a ScotRail train
ScotRail trains were disrupted. Image: Mhairi Edwards/DC Thomson

Two people left a train in Fife and walked down the tracks – sparking railway chaos.

Police were called to Ladybank station just after 8am on Tuesday after reports that the pair were involved in anti-social behaviour.

But before officers arrived, the duo got off the service and walked down the tracks.

It caused disruption to ScotRail services between Perth and Ladybank while police worked to track down the pair.

Two people left Fife train and walked on railway tracks

A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: “Officers were called to Ladybank railway station at 8.15am this morning following reports of anti-social behaviour on a train.

“The two people then left the train and began walking down the tracks.

“Officers attended and conducted a full search, however they had already left the area.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

ScotRail confirmed services had returned to normal just before 10.30am.

The operator posted on X: “We’re sorry for any delays this may have caused to your journey today.”