Overview

• Network Rail's newly released CCTV footage shows alarming near misses at level crossings, with pedestrians and cyclists distracted by phones narrowly avoiding fatal accidents.
• Recent data reveals 87% of Gen Z and 70% of Millennials admit to phone-related mishaps, making them the most vulnerable groups at crossings.
• Experts warn of 'inattentional blindness,' where mobile phone use impairs awareness of critical hazards, increasing the risk of accidents.
• Over the past four years, 1,574 near-miss incidents have been recorded at UK level crossings, with a 16% average increase in incidents from April to May.
• Lucy Ruck, who lost her leg in a 1992 train accident, has successfully campaigned for an accessible footbridge at Farnborough North, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and infrastructure improvements.