{"id":102489,"date":"2024-08-05T18:51:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-05T08:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=102489"},"modified":"2024-08-05T17:55:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T07:55:59","slug":"trespassers-hundreds-of-near-misses-on-melbourne-train-network-causing-delays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=102489","title":{"rendered":"Trespassers, hundreds of near misses on Melbourne train network causing delays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Thousands of incidents of trespassers on tracks and hundreds of incidents of trains coming close to hitting people are causing significant delays across Melbourne<\/a>‘s rail network each year, it’s been revealed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were almost 3000 incidents of trespassing on the Metro network in 2023, which amounts to more than eight a day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were also 453 near misses across Metro’s train network and 124 on V\/Line’s train network, each requiring train drivers to take emergency procedures to stop the train as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n

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A single trespasser can cause delays for up to 50,000 people. (Darrian Traynor)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Victorians<\/a> are being urged to “Pause your tunes, look for trains” during Rail Safety Week to avoid putting themselves at risk around train tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Be alert, be safe,” Metro Trains CEO Raymond O’Flaherty said.\ufeff<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The consequences can be terrible if you’re not paying attention and we want the rail network to be safe for everyone.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A train travelling at full speed of 110km\/h takes more than 400 metres to come to a complete stop.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rail Safety Week is all about protecting commuters and railway staff. (Paul Rovere\/The Age)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The incidents can also cause lasting trauma for everyone involved, including railway employees, their families, passengers and witnesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A moment’s inattention around trains can be devastating,” O’Flaherty said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Trains can approach quickly and they can take a long time to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Don’t take risks around trains.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nine News<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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