This video shows the real-life consequences trespassing has on train drivers.

As the holidays draw to a close, we’re urging people not to be complacent and to stay off the tracks by sharing Dave’s story about the effect a near-miss in Birmingham had on him.

He was left distressed when a woman stepped out in front of him to pick something up from the line at Adderley Park. Despite being pulled to safety by a friend, the woman then returned to the tracks to retrieve the item.

All drivers are offered support following such incidents, but Dave's words show that if you do decide to trespass, it's not just you who’s affected.

Together with Network Rail, we’re reminding people to take a #realitycheck this summer when it comes to trespass. It isn’t a game: they are real tracks and real trains, with real-life consequences.

In the last 10 years, almost 170 people have lost their lives trespassing on the railway. Almost half of those killed were under-25.

Most trespassers say taking a shortcut was their main motivation, followed by thrill-seeking. But walking along or messing around on the tracks can result in serious life-changing injuries or death.

We’re doing all we can to keep people safe by patrolling areas we know where trespass is likely to happen and stopping people from getting on to the railway, but you can do your bit too.

Find out how you can help here: www.btp.police.uk/realitycheck

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