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A helium balloon has caused delays to rail passengers after it got tangled in 25,000-volt overhead electric cables which power trains on the West Coast Mainline near Tamworth.
It's prompted Network Rail to issue a safety plea to the public to not let helium balloons loose near the railway.
(Permalink) Helium balloon Tamworth West Coast Main Line

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