Hundreds of people gathered inside Edinburgh’s Waverley Station earlier tonight to protest against the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla.
Rail travellers suffered some disruption and several passengers had to be escorted on to platforms by officers.
Chants of Free Palestine were heard and some Palestine flags were displayed.
A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “We’re aware of a small number of protests currently taking place at stations across the network including Edinburgh Waverley.
“Officers will remain highly visible throughout the evening working to keep the railway moving, and we reiterate our warning to protestors not to go on the tracks.”
Earlier today British Transport Police issued an urgent warning ahead of planned protest activity on the railway network.
Officers are aware of information on social media suggesting protestors may be looking to target the railway network and several protests were organised to take place at stations across UK railway network later this evening, with the group asking for activists to “block the tracks”.
Assistant Chief Constable Sean O’Callaghan said: “This is a direct appeal to anyone considering protesting on the railway network this evening – I urge you to think again.
“The railway is an incredibly dangerous environment and stepping onto railway tracks could very easily result in serious injury or death.
“Everyone has the right to protest, but anyone wishing to do so should not be thinking about putting their lives, or anyone else’s, at risk by doing so on the tracks.
“I’d like to also take this opportunity to remind protestors that trespassing is a criminal offence, and anyone responsible for unlawfully disrupting the network can expect to be arrested for obstructing the railway, a very serious offence which could lead to imprisonment.”
