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To add to this - trap points are usually placed on branches leading up to main lines, so in the event of a runaway (exactly like in this case), or e.g. the route not being set correctly or drivers misreading signals leading to a potential collision (like in that case at Paddington) the vehicle...
Looks like the top wire has snapped completely.
https://twitter.com/LNER/status/1334478155587997697
LNER have put out a blanket "do not travel", services cancelled left and right.
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