A WHITE van driver caused widespread disruption when the vehicle was abandoned on railway tracks in Worcester, causing trains to be cancelled.

The white van was pictured on the railway viaduct over the River Severn in Worcester after it was driven onto the line at Worcester Foregate Street station in the early hours of Monday.

No arrests have yet been made in connection with the incident but commuters faced hours of disruption as train services had to be cancelled until the van was removed.

Workers in high-vis jackets could be seen making investigations and examining the tracks before the vehicle was eventually removed.

Worcester News: STUCK: The white van on the railway line over the river Severn in WorcesterSTUCK: The white van on the railway line over the river Severn in Worcester (Image: Anil Patel)

A spokesperson for West Midlands Railway said at the time of the incident: "Due to a road vehicle blocking the railway between Worcester Shrub Hill and Hereford services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed. Road transport has been arranged to run between Worcester stations and Hereford in both directions."

However, it was announced earlier on Monday afternoon that the track had reopened and services had resumed. Safety checks had to be performed before the lines could reopen.

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A spokesperson for British Transport Police said: "Officers were called shortly before 4am today ( March 4) to reports of a vehicle on the tracks near Henwick Road, Worcester.

Worcester News: CALL: Police were called after 4am to reports of a van on the railway lineCALL: Police were called after 4am to reports of a van on the railway line (Image: Anil Patel)

"British Transport Police are continuing to investigate the incident and will work with colleagues at West Mercia Police."

A Network Rail spokesperson said: “In the early hours of today (Monday), Network Rail were made aware of a van that had entered onto the railway track at Worcester Foregate Street.

"We had to close the line between Worcester and Hereford while our engineers worked as quickly as possible to remove the van and make the necessary safety checks before reopening the line.

"We apologise for delays to journeys and appreciate everyone’s patience while we removed the obstruction."