Drones Patrol Rails to Catch Trespassers | Leicester News

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 6, 2026 · 1m

Network Rail is deploying cutting-edge drone tech to catch railway trespassers—launching drones from secure boxes beside tracks, remotely controlled from London, to slash response times and boost safety in high-risk zones. The British Transport Police lead this first-of-its-kind rollout in the East Midlands, where drones won’t stop trespassing but will dramatically speed up detection, keeping staff out of danger and reducing delays caused by manual patrols. With seven sites planned soon, this tech complements existing drone operations, marking a major leap forward in rail security and…