It could have serious consequences
British Transport Police , Network Rail and East Midlands Railway are jointly urging parents and carers to warn young people of the dangers of trespassing following several serious trespass incidents across the East Midlands. There has been an increase in youngsters who appear to not understand the dangers of being trackside.
All these things will leave individuals with devastating, life-changing injuries, if not fatal, the BTP has said. BTP Nottingham Inspector Ellis Turner said: “Unfortunately we have seen too many times the tragic and life-changing consequences of young people ignoring the warnings about trespassing on the railway."This summer holidays it is essential that young people know the dangers of being trackside.
A hard-hitting safety campaign run with Network Rail , called ‘You Vs Train’, highlights the consequences that trespassing on the railway can have. East Midlands Railway is encouraging people to think twice as they launch their anti-trespass campaign, which coincides with the school holidays and focuses on the dangers of going on the track.
"We have launched this campaign to remind individuals of the dangers and it is imperative that others lead by example when at stations or near the railway." Alan Colclough, East Midlands Operations Risk Advisor at Network Rail said: “The reckless behaviour we’ve seen in recent months is deeply concerning.
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