Nova Scotia railway gear damaged three times in apparent copper wire theft attempts
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Police in Nova Scotia say someone damaged safety infrastructure at railway crossings three times this month in apparent attempts to steal copper wire.
RCMP say equipment was damaged three times in two weeks at railway crossings in Pictou County, a region about 120 kilometres northeast of Halifax.
A police news release says the damage appeared to be done deliberately by someone trying to steal copper from the infrastructure’s electrical systems.
A spokesperson said police are not providing specific details about the equipment that was damaged because they don’t want to encourage more thefts.
The Mounties are reminding residents that tampering with any railway equipment is illegal.
They say damaging signs around railway crossings can be dangerous for the public, especially if the signs warn drivers about approaching trains.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2026.