RESIDENTS have reported seeing a strange blue light in the night sky above Worcester.

We received many reports from worried residents asking what the strange blue light seen over St John's and Dines Green on Monday night could be.

Some thought it may be signs that we are not alone, however, the Worcester News understands it is not a sign of extra terrestrial beings, but rather a new age measuring system used by train operators.

A Network Rail spokesman said: “The blue light residents in the Worcester area may have seen last night (Monday 16 November) was from one of our measurement trains, which records the tracks and the structures to the sides, above and below them to make sure they're in full working order.

“The blue light seen in the sky is part of a measurement system that monitors the amount of wear on the overhead line created by train pantographs sliding along the underside of the contact wire.

“The data is then used to prevent de-wirements caused by the overhead line breaking as a result of the wire wearing too thin.

“Our measurement trains play a vital role in maintaining the railway – helping us to spot potential faults before they affect services.”

Did you spot the light?