Horrifying footage shows a group of children dangling from a railway bridge while another clip shows two young girls dancing in front of an oncoming train.
The CCTV has been released as part of a hard-hitting campaign following a spate of worrying incidents on railway lines this summer. In one clip, a group of teens clamber through a metal spiked fence and shuffle across a narrow ledge of a bridge just feet away from the 25,000 volt overhead power lines.
One boy in a pink t-shirt is seen appearing to egg on his friend who grabs onto the top of the bridge before leaning back to show-off or take a selfie. More boys then squeeze through the gap in the fence to join their pals on the bridge in the East Midlands.
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Another clip from July 15 showed three school-age children walking across a pedestrian crossing before stopping in the middle of the track. Two girls then hop off the path just inches from the live rails where they dance as a train approaches.
They then sprint off moments later. British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail are now urging parents to warn children of the dangers of playing near train lines.
BTP Nottingham Inspector Ellis Turner said: “Unfortunately we have seen too many times the tragic and life changing consequences of young people ignoring the warnings about trespassing on the railway.
“This summer holidays it is essential that young people know the dangers of being trackside. Education and following a good example from parents and guardians is vital in ensuring the safety of young people, understanding where they are and what they are up to and by discouraging dangerous activities.
“There is unfortunately an increasing number of children and young people who appear to not understand the dangers of being trackside and continue to trespass and make train tracks their playground.
“A common misconception is that you must touch the cable to be electrocuted but physical contact with the cable doesn’t need to happen, 25,000 volts of electricity can jump from the overhead lines.”
Passengers and the public are asked to report any concerns or incidents by texting BTP on 61016 or calling 0800 405040.
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