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UK Railway Trespasser Deaths Rise 70 Percent

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The rail safety and standards board reported that 17 people died as trespassers on tracks in the year ending 2025. This figure represents a 70% increase compared to the previous year. In Yorkshire, Network Rail closed a level crossing this month after discovering three children playing a game known as chicken on the line. Reports indicate the rise is linked to teenagers playing a game called Chicken on the tracks. Network Rail is monitoring the situation as the rise continues. Deaths caused by railway trespassers in the UK have increased by 70 percent.

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Times Radio UK

“The rail safety and standards board revealed 17 people defied as trespassers died on the tracks in the year ending 2025, which was a 70% rise in the year before.”

Times Radio UK

“The rail safety and standards board revealed 17 people defined as trespassers died on the tracks in the year ending 2025, which was, and this is insane, a 70% rise on the year before.”

Times Radio UK

“insane, a 70% rise on the year before. This month Network Rail”

Times Radio UK

“insane, a 70% rise on the year before. This month Network Rail were forced to close a level crossing in Yorkshire after it found three children playing chicken on the line.”

Times Radio UK

“in Yorkshire after it found three children playing chicken on the line.”

Times Radio UK

“in Yorkshire after it found three children playing on the line.”

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