Man evaded police for several days but now faces 18 months in prison
Ryan Seymour, 41, trespassed onto railway tracks during a police pursuit, causing nearly 1,000 trains at Waterloo to be canceled or delayed on August 19, 2022. The disruption, which cost £1.2 million, led to his 18-month jail sentence. Seymour's actions stranded trains, delayed services for two days, and required safety measures at Waterloo due to overcrowding. Network Rail and South Western Railway emphasized the severe consequences of trespassing, noting the life-threatening risks involved.
