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Survey reveals young adults underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
- Seven out of ten 18-34 year olds believe they could get out of the way if a train approached
- 98% of these young adults are unaware how long trains take to stop in an emergency
- Survey marks start of No Second Chances campaign - featuring a series of hard‑hitting films - which focuses on the deadly risks of distraction when approaching the railway
Britain’s railway open for passengers and freight during May bank holidays – but check before you travel on some routes
The vast majority of Britain’s rail network will be business as usual for passengers travelling during the May bank holidays, despite planned engineering work.
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Hampden Park station footbridge reopened following refurbishment
The Victorian footbridge at Hampden Park railway station in East Sussex has reopened after a three month refurbishment.
Emergency closure granted for level crossing where youths were reported playing ’chicken’
Network Rail has closed Sportsfield level crossing in Featherstone following a sustained period of serious safety concerns.
Level crossing incidents rise on Anglia as survey reveals young adults underestimate speed of trains
New research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting young adults’ lives at risk, with level crossing incidents involving the incorrect use of Anglia's level crossings increasing by more than 20%.
New rail safety campaign reveals people in the south west underestimate power and speed of trains – risking their lives on level crossings
New research released today reveals dangerous overconfidence is putting people’s lives at risk when using railway level crossings in the south west.
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Nearly eight in ten (78%) 18-34-year-olds across Yorkshire and the Humber are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 4% know how long it takes a train to stop.
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Three-quarters (75%) of 18-34-year-olds across the North East are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 8% know how long it takes a train to stop.
Rail industry campaign launched as study shows level crossing dangers are underestimated
Almost four out of five (79%) of 18-34-year-olds in the East Midlands are confident they know level crossing risks – but only 7% know how long it takes a train to stop.
One in six people in Scotland admit browsing on phones at level crossings
Around one in six people in Scotland admit to browsing or texting on their phone while using a level crossing, according to a new survey.