Rail bosses have revealed a 'gamechanger' solution to the age-old frustration of leaves on the line stopping passenger trains.
The seasonal problem of wet leaves lying on rail tracks has long been a source of ire with commuters who have traditionally questioned the impact they can have. But Network Rail call the danger 'the equivalent of black ice on the roads' - and train company Northern has now announced an answer may at last have been found.
Northern said Autumn disruption could now be a thing of the past following the trial of new technology made small enough to be fitted onto all passenger trains to clear leaves from the line.
