Footage released of children playing on rail line near Grantham
EMR have revealed the images taken from surveillance cameras
Footage of children playing near a live railway between Grantham and Nottingham has been released.
East Midlands Railway say cameras record numerous incidents involving children risking their lives. These included playing on the lines and cutting across the tracks. One piece of footage shows a child retrieving one of his shoes which had been thrown on to the tracks by his friend.
Lucy Gallacher, Emergency Planning Manager at East Midlands Railway, said: "These scenes are deeply worrying and clearly show that local kids in Bingham still don't understand how dangerous it is to trespass onto railway tracks.
"We are urging parents and guardians in the town to make sure their children know that playing on or near railway tracks can result in tragic and life changing consequences.
"Children need to understand the simple facts that trains can not swerve, nor can they stop suddenly. If you trespass onto the line you are putting you life at risk - its as simple as that.
"If you see someone trespassing on the railway, call 0800 40 50 40 or 999, or text 61016."