The first recorded incident resulted in a train being damaged after a large scooter was hurled off the pedestrian bridge near Loughborough station, Leicestershire, on February 3, according to East Midlands Railway (EMR).
Rocks and a scooter have been thrown at trains in a spate of “incredibly dangerous” attacks from a bridge above a 120mph railway line, an operator said.
EMR community safeguarding and security manager, Danielle Clarke, said: “These acts are not pranks or a bit of harmless fun, but incredibly dangerous crimes that put customers and staff at serious risk of injury or worse.
Network Rail head of operations delivery, Dan Matthews, said: “These acts of vandalism not only put lives at serious risk but also cause significant disruption to our rail network.
“If they see any items being thrown at trains or someone placing objects on the track, they should contact British Transport Police (BTP) by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40.”.
