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15/08/2017
Translink Releases Footage Of People Taking Risks At Level Crossings
Translink have released shocking footage of people taking risks at level crossings as part of its safety campaign.
The footage shows a person jumping over a barrier when it is down and the lights care flashing red indicating that a train is close and they run through the crossing.
Translink also said there is a rise in unsafe behaviour over the summer months.
Head of Rail Operations Richard Knox said: "Young people are more inclined to congregate at our stations and rail halts during the summer months and we see an increase in people walking along the railway line or crossing the tracks, which is an extremely dangerous practice.
"Many young people unwittingly put themselves at risk. A distraction such as using a mobile phone or a momentary lapse of concentration can have massive implications and trains travelling at 70mph need the length of four football pitches in order to stop.
"We have a zero tolerance approach to trespass or anti-social behaviour. We offer a reward of up to £1,000 for those who give evidence which leads to a successful conviction."
The footage shows a person jumping over a barrier when it is down and the lights care flashing red indicating that a train is close and they run through the crossing.
Translink also said there is a rise in unsafe behaviour over the summer months.
Head of Rail Operations Richard Knox said: "Young people are more inclined to congregate at our stations and rail halts during the summer months and we see an increase in people walking along the railway line or crossing the tracks, which is an extremely dangerous practice.
"Many young people unwittingly put themselves at risk. A distraction such as using a mobile phone or a momentary lapse of concentration can have massive implications and trains travelling at 70mph need the length of four football pitches in order to stop.
"We have a zero tolerance approach to trespass or anti-social behaviour. We offer a reward of up to £1,000 for those who give evidence which leads to a successful conviction."
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