Alarming close calls with the light rail over the past year have sparked a warning from Newcastle Transport: it is hard to stop a 50-tonne tram.
This week is Rail Safety Week, and Newcastle Transport has urged Novocastrians to pay attention, look and listen for trams.
Keolis Hunter general manager Arsene Durand-Raucher said the footage paints a stark picture of the risks people continue to take.
"Every near miss leaves a lasting impact, not just for the person involved, but also for our tram drivers, staff and customers," Mr Durand-Raucher said.
"We've been operating the light rail for more than seven years, and yet we continue to see some incredibly dangerous behaviour by both motorists and pedestrians."
Drivers have seen it all, from people jumping onto the tracks, running in front of moving trams and putting themselves and others at serious risk.
Tram driver Victoria Tonks said it can be very stressful, especially at peak times when the platform is crowded or people rush to cross the road in front of a moving tram.
"Just a moment of distraction could have serious consequences," Ms Tonks said.
"It's terrifying when someone runs in front of you or jumps down onto the tracks."
Australia has about 33,000 kilometres of rail tracks and more than 20,000 railway crossings.
In 2025, there were five fatalities, 17 injuries and 893 near hits at railway crossings across the country reported to the rail regulator.
Mr Durand-Raucher said emergency braking can have life-altering consequences for passengers on board if they fall.
"Our tram drivers do everything they can to prevent a collision, but the reality is, trams can't stop quickly," he said.
"We need the community to play their part in keeping everyone safe."
Mr Durand-Raucher urged Novocastrians to wait behind the white line on the platform, to always cross at designated crossings and avoid rushing for closing doors.
On Tuesday, NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison will join rail industry representatives at a memorial service hosted by the TrackSAFE Foundation and NSW TrainLink at the Australian Railway Monument at Werris Creek.
In Werris Creek, considered the state's first railway town, the monument pays tribute to rail workers who have lost their lives.
More information about how to stay rail safe is available on Newcastle Transport's website.
