Concerns about anti social behaviour and assaults on staff at East Yorkshire railway stations
Problems have taken place at Cottingham and Beverley
Last updated 31st Mar 2022
British transport police say they’re taking action over youths trespassing on East Yorkshire railway lines and in some cases even assaulting staff.
It’s after a spate of incidents where people have been causing the trains to come to an emergency stop at Beverley and Cottingham station.
Some trains have been obstructed leaving the station.
There's also been reports of staff intimidation as well.
Increased patrols are taking place in the area including some officers wearing plain clothes.
They also want to reassure anyone who might be travelling and using those stations.
We spoke to PC Daniel Smith from the British Transport Police:
"The safety of rail staff as well as passengers is our priority which is why we are increasing resources in the area."
“Rail staff are there to do a job and help ensure the safe and efficient running of the railway – any abuse directed at them is a crime and will be dealt with as such, regardless of the age of the offender.
“Incidents of anti-social behaviour and obstructing trains, preventing them from continuing their journey, are a major concern and will not be tolerated.
“Trespassing on the railway is dicing with death. Every year we deal with hundreds of incidents that often have tragic consequences.
Obstructing trains is unfathomably stupid and incredibly dangerous.
I urge parents to check where their teenagers are and remind them of the potential consequences and obvious dangers of hanging around near railway lines.”
BTP says to report a crime on the railway text 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40. Always ring 999 in an emergency.
Meanwhile they also say:
British Transport Police and Network Rail run a hard-hitting safety campaign, You Vs Train, which highlights the devastating consequences that trespassing on the railway can have. Find out more at youvstrain.co.uk.