CRIME & SAFETY
ongoing educational activity, with young people especially, has helped stakeholders understand what target audiences need to know. Network Rail’s ‘Rail Life’ is the newest initiative to keep young people safe on our railways. It’s by young people, for young people – there’s no jargon or corporate interest, just safety. Network Rail envision that Rail Life can be a hub of communication for young people, a place where they can discuss rail safety or even career prospects in our industry.
But let’s not forget that level crossings are just one area of concern when we think about rail safety. Our networks are becoming increasingly greener thanks to electrifi cation. The promise of more reliable services and faster journey times is something we all benefi t from but it also means that safety has to be the pre-eminent consideration. A country-wide link of overhead power lines and conductor rail tracks keep our networks running smoothly, but they will also mean that more substations will be built near to residential areas. Gaining the public’s confi dence that these sites are safe will be an important task for the rail industry as we progress.
Back in 2011, a survey of parents found that the most did not teach their children about rail safety. The survey also highlighted that there are a number of myths about staying safe on the railway – like you won’t be electrocuted if you’re wearing rubber-soled shoes, or if you only touch the wire for two seconds. Myths like this are potentially fatal and only the type of educational programme the rail industry is now involved in will fi nally expunge them from the national consciousness.
There is still work to be done to promote rail safety to all ages. While Network Rail and the rail industry are on the right track, stakeholders and regulators cannot aff ord to be complacent on this subject. With the continued expansion of our rail networks and the HS2 Bill having passed, things are changing in the rail industry. A great deal of excellent work has already been done to promote safety on our railways, I see no reason this should not continue into the future.
Arnab Dutt
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www.networkrail.co.uk/safety FOR MORE INFORMATION
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