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Brickfields level crossing in London has been temporarily closed after children and teenagers were seen performing dangerous acts such as handstands and racing trains on the tracks. Network Rail Anglia shut the crossing for safety reasons on September 30, with around 230 daily train movements using this line. The closure is expected to last until a solution addressing these risks is found, while local schools have received presentations about railway dangers. Additionally, Greater Thameslink Railway noted an increase in preventable incidents of people falling while boarding trains, recording at least 93 cases this year, up 43% from the previous year.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-13,
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same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Network Rail closed Brickfields level crossing near Upminster in London after witnessing children and teenagers engaging in dangerous behavior such as playing handstands and "chicken" with oncoming trains. The crossing has been shut down since September 30 and will remain closed until safety education is provided to all school year groups in the area. This closure comes following a survey where engineers observed the risky activities that put children at significant risk of serious injury or death, given that approximately 230 trains use this railway line daily. Network Rail aims to assess further measures needed for public safety and emphasizes the importance of reinforcing these safety messages within communities to prevent future tragedies.
Written for “Children Playing Near Train Tracks” on 2026-10-13,
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Engineers carrying out a recent level crossing survey caught children and teenagers putting themselves at “significant risk of serious injury or death”.
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Some of their antics included performing handstands, using the phones, racing across to beat a train, walking on anti-trespass boards and even playing ‘chicken’ with oncoming trains.
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Shenel Bullcock, route health and safety manager for Network Rail Anglia said: "The safety of the public is our absolute priority, which is why we have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close Brickfields level crossing.
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"We understand this closure may inconvenience some local people, but we cannot ignore the significant risks posed by this behaviour.
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This temporary closure gives us the opportunity to assess what further measures may be needed to keep people safe.
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measures → give → people
We are asking parents, carers, teachers and the wider community to help us reinforce this vital safety message.
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Every railway safety conversation could help prevent a tragedy."
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Around 230 trains use the railway line at Brickfields every day, Network Rail said, with trains passing regularly at all times.
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While the closure of the level crossing will come as an inconvenience for many, the rail operator said the “extremely concerning behaviour [...] represents an unacceptable safety risk to those involved, railway staff and passengers.”
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The level crossing shut for 21 days since September 30, but it will remain closed until the issue is addressed and action taken.
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action → shut → September
All year groups in local schools have received an educational presentation warning of the dangers of messing around near railway lines, Network Rail added.
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Earlier this year, Network Rail ran a campaign highlighting the consequences of taking risks around level crossings.
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The “No Second Chances” campaign encouraged people to stop, think and stay safe when crossing the railway.
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campaign → encourage → railway
Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) recorded a significant jump in the number of people falling while trying to board a train, warning that most incidents were entirely preventable.
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The operator observed at least 93 cases of people falling while trying to board a train, up 43 per cent from 2025.
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