NORFOLK CHILDREN CHALLENGED TO PROVE THEIR RAILWAY SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

Tuesday 22 Jun 2004

NORFOLK CHILDREN CHALLENGED TO PROVE THEIR RAILWAY SAFETY KNOWLEDGE

Region & Route:: | Eastern: Anglia; | Eastern; | Southern

Network Rail and the British Transport Police are hosting a railway safety awareness stand at the Royal Norfolk Show. On Wednesday 30 June and Thursday 1 July, children will be challenged to highlight the dangers on a mock-up railway. PC Chris Manders, BTP said: “Railway crime has been steadily reducing in the Norfolk area – but we can’t afford to be complacent. Education is the key to combating railway crime. Our stand looks at the dangers the railway can pose and in a safe environment, shows children why they must stay away from the railway.” Once children have spotted the dangers, they will be invited to enter a competition to win family days out to London.

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