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Title: Boys pictured on railway at Highbridge (Weekly News (Highbridge) 23/09/2010) Post by: JayMac on September 23, 2010, 22:17:05 From the Burnham & Highbridge Weekly News (http://www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/news/8411375.Boys_pictured_on_railway_line_at_Highbridge/):
Quote This is the heart-stopping moment two children are caught on camera on the railway line at Highbridge and Burnham station - moments before a train thundered past. (http://www.burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk/resources/images/1432010/?type=display) The shocking photo was taken by a horrified passer-by, who fearing the boys' lives could be in grave danger, called police and alerted First Great Western immediately. Police officers arrived and told them about the dangers of playing near or on the railway lines. Burnham and Highbridge Neighbourhood police inspector Roger Tolley has warned the boys risked their lives. British Transport Police are investigating and thanked the Weekly News for bringing it to their attention. Title: Re: Boys pictured on railway at Highbridge (Weekly News (Highbridge) 23/09/2010) Post by: devon_metro on September 23, 2010, 23:08:31 Numptys! I spotted an old fellow strolling along the tracks on the chord between filton and the freight only lines to avonmouth earlier this evening, no idea what he was doing.
Title: Re: Boys pictured on railway at Highbridge (Weekly News (Highbridge) 23/09/2010) Post by: JayMac on September 24, 2010, 13:18:05 Story also picked up by the Metro (http://www.metro.co.uk/news/841945-boy-caught-rollerblading-on-train-tracks-moments-before-train-passes):
Quote Boy caught rollerblading on train tracks moments before train passes Two young boys in Highbridge, Somerset, were told off by police after jumping on train tracks and rollerblading - moments before a train thundered by. The thrillseeking boys - believed to be about 12 years old - leapt down from the platform before messing about on the rails of the busy commuter line. After walking on the tracks, one of the lads took to 'scooting' along the line by placing one of his rollerblades on the track. Police were alerted by a horrified commuter who spotted the pair, and the train operator was also contacted. The witness, who did not wish to be named, said: 'I was passing by when I noticed the kids playing on the southbound part of the station had climbed down onto the tracks. The boy with the rollerblades on was using the rail to slide along. As I walked away from the station about two minutes after I took the picture, I heard a train going past, on the northbound line. There were also other trains due to pass by shortly. It was an incredibly reckless thing to do. Only a few trains call at the station, so there are a lot of high speed trains that fly through without stopping. The kids would have only had a few seconds notice if one had approached while they were on the tracks. I just hope this will act as a warning to parents.' British Transport Police have launched an investigation after claiming that the young pair 'gambled with their lives'. Title: Re: Boys pictured on railway at Highbridge (Weekly News (Highbridge) 23/09/2010) Post by: anthony215 on September 24, 2010, 14:48:34 I think the BTP should fine the parents becuase the kids were tresspassing which i think carries a ^1000 fine. Thtat should sort the parents out.
Title: Re: Boys pictured on railway at Highbridge (Weekly News (Highbridge) 23/09/2010) Post by: JayMac on September 24, 2010, 16:07:10 Courts issue fines, not BTP. I don't think there is any legislation that would allow a court to fine the parent/guardian on summary convicton of a minor for railway tresspass.
BTP and other Police Forces can issue PNDs (Penalty Notice for Disorder (http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/16/part/1/chapter/1/crossheading/penalty-notices-and-penalties)), typically ^80 for railway trespass. These can be issued to anyone over the age of 10, and if issued to a minor the police have to inform the parent or guardian who then become liable to pay the penalty. A good talking to, both to the children and the parents, is probably the best way of dealing with this one. This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |