A Midlands train was reportedly disrupted when people attempted to hang St George's Cross flags from bridges.

Railway electrification expert Noel Dolphin claimed attempts to fly flags meant speed restrictions were imposed on the East Midlands Railway (EMR) service he was travelling on.

After hearing an onboard announcement on Thursday night (August 28), he wrote posted on social media: "I do not want to jump into the flag debate, but my train is delayed due to 'people being lowered over bridge parapets to attach flags'."

Parapets are fitted to the side of bridges to stop people falling accidentally.

Mr Dolphin said the reason for the delay was 'bonkers' considering dangers posed by overhead electric wires.

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