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Andrew Robinson & Jonathan Coles

Couple pushing pram on active railway line branded 'totally irresponsible'

A couple spotted pushing a pram on an active railway line have been slammed as "totally irresponsible".

A shocking photo shows the adult pair walking a child along a section of the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway in West Yorkshire.

The image was passed to local MP Robbie Moore, who posted it to his Facebook page, reports YorkshireLive.

The railway line is a popular tourist attraction and, despite being shut to visitors due to coronavirus, is still in operation.

Mr Moore said: "Rather worryingly, despite the obvious dangers, people are trespassing on our railway lines.

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The line runs from Keighley to Oxenhope (pictured) (Google)

"I was sent this photo today, of two adults, with a child walking along the Keighley and Worth Valley railway.

"This is extremely dangerous, risky and totally irresponsible to encourage children to walk along a railway line.

"Even though the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway aren’t hosting visitors at the moment due to Covid restrictions, the railway line is still being used.

"Trespassing on the railway is illegal and dangerous - please stay safe, and do not do it. I would be grateful if you could spread the word."

Mr Moore's post, uploaded yesterday, has been liked more than 120 times and received dozens of comments.

One woman said the couple pictured were "totally bonkers" while another described the actions as "unbelievably stupid".

A third person said walking on the tracks was "pure stupid".

Passenger services on the famous steam railway are due to return on April 17.

It is not the first time that families have been spotted walking on the scenic railway.

Groups were spotted last April, prompting railway bosses to call in West Yorkshire Police.

The line runs from Keighley to Oxenhope.

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