By Adam Dutton

A runaway tortoise was saved after it wandered onto a busy railway line.

The pet, named Mr. T, was spotted clambering onto the train tracks at Bicester North Station , Oxon.

Passengers raised the alarm and rail staff rescued the tortoise on Tuesday (7/10) before feeding it lettuce and water in the station cafe.

Chiltern Railway posted pictures of the animal on social media, appealing for the owner to come forward.

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Hours later the owner confirmed Mr. T had escaped from his nearby home before trespassing onto the train tracks.

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