Near misses due to trespassers on rail tracks soars during lockdown
manchestereveningnews.co.ukhereIan Prosser, HM Chief Inspector of Railways, said: "There may be some misconception that as the country went into lockdown, so did the railway.
This was not the case as passenger and freight services have been more frequent as timetables are increased and the lockdown eased."Referring to the Vans advert he said: "We also advise anyone aiming to depict trespassing on the railway as a means of promotion that it could lead to copycat beahviour being taken that may cause serious injury or death to those doing it."The rail industry's safety campaign, "You Vs Train" highlights the dangers of trespassing.Allan Spence, head of public and passenger safety for Network Rail, said: "As well as putting themselves at risk of serious harm, trespassers.
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