Hundreds of passengers were delayed after cables were stolen which led to signal problems on Friday (November 18, 2011). The theft of copper cables near Hull caused delays to services from the start of the day between Hull, Doncaster and Selby. The charity organisation Crimestoppers is offering a reward of £1,000 for information about the theft. Furthermore, the Association of Train Operating Companies has called for tougher regulation of scrap metal sales.