Watch shocking moment runner crosses tracks just before 100mph train passes
This video shows the shocking moment a runner has a near miss with a train which is travelling at 100mph.
Lumo and Hull Trains has released the footage as parrt of Rail Safety Week, which runs from today until Sunday (Jun 21).
The video, captured from a Lumo train passing through North Tyneside on the East Coast Main Line, shows the runner making a dash over the crossing just moments before the train speeds past at 100mph.
The providers said the clip is a “powerful reminder of the importance of paying attention to your surroundings and observing the crossing instructions”.
David Hughes, head of safety, security and sustainability at First Rail Open Access, said: “This footage is an important reminder of the importance of rail safety. We hope this acts as a stark message for people to recognise the danger of not paying attention.
“We believe that education about rail safety should start from a young age. That’s why we’re now into the third year of our important partnership with the Rail Safe Friendly Programme, giving young people the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe.
“Travelling by train is safe, cost-effective and sustainable. It is, however, vital to recognise that behaviour like that seen in the footage poses a real risk to life.”
David Wortley, Network Rail route level crossing manager, added: “Near misses like this are a stark reminder of how using level crossings incorrectly can easily lead to tragic consequences. One poor decision can change a life forever.
“Research shows a worrying overconfidence when it comes to crossings, which is why Network Rail, British Transport Police and the wider rail community recently launched No Second Chances, the first industry-wide level crossing campaign to raise awareness of the dangers.
“It’s vital that everyone stops, looks, listens and follows the instructions and signage, because every crossing is different. No journey is worth risking your life.”