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Europe July 27, 2026

UK Rail Deaths: 19 Killed Trespassing Last Year

UK Rail Deaths: 19 Killed Trespassing Last Year

More than 19,000 trespass incidents were recorded on railway lines in the year ending 2025, highlighting an urgent safety concern across the network. These alarming figures underscore the critical dangers associated with unauthorized access to railway property, which can lead to severe injuries or fatalities.

One such incident nearly claimed the life of Dinusha Ilanperuma

A crowd of waiting on the platform at a train station, with a sign reading that a train to London Liverpool Street has been cancelled. Network Rail safety campaign Dinusha is 25, from Surrey. The accident happened ten years ago at Shepperton train station Picture: Supplied to Metro Network Rail safety campaign Dinusha is 25, from Surrey. The accident happened ten years ago at Shepperton train station Picture: Supplied to Metro

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