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“The enormity of what had happened finally hit me. They explained how lucky I was to be alive, but it was going to be a long

recovery.” road to TOM HUBBARD A boy who suffered life-changing injuries after trespassin­g on the railway is part of a new campaign launched in July to deter others.

“The level crossing barriers had risen, and the road lights had stopped flashing, over a minute before the car approached the crossing. The driver of the car that hit this train was lucky to

life.” escape with her SIMON FRENCH Rail Accident Investigat­ion Branch Chief Inspector reports on the investigat­ion into a collision at Stainforth Road crossing in January.

“You can’t outrun a train travelling up to 125mph even if you see it coming, and you can’t take on 750 volts in the electrifie­d rail, or 25,000 volts in the cables.” overhead JOHNNY SCHUTE RSSB’s Chief Operating Officer supports the new campaign to discourage teenagers from trespassin­g on the railway.

“People need to realise that the railway is not a playground.” ROB MCINTOSH NR Route Managing Director provides a reminder that the railway is a dangerous environmen­t, as a new campaign is launched to tackle trespass.

“The DfT will need to scramble to prepare for the UK’s EU exit, particular­ly if we are faced with a no deal scenario.” AMYAS MORSE The head of the NAO recommends that the Department prioritise­s its plans and resources to deliver everything it needs by March 2019.

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