Route crime is people putting obstructions in front of trains, trespassing and vandalising the railway infrastructure.
Acts of vandalism such as placing obstructions on the track can lead to very serious incidents including; damage, injury, or catastrophic derailment with the potential for multiple passenger fatalities.
Trespassing may not sound serious but, in the unforgiving environment of the railway, it can be a major safety hazard. Trespassers put themselves, rail staff and passengers, in danger.
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