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Network Rail Releases CCTV of Near-Miss at Diss Level Crossing, Issues Holiday Safety Warning

The release targets young people during half-term due to trains on the route reaching 100 mph.

Overview

  • CCTV shows a masked young person stepping to the track edge, feinting a run across, then ducking back as a high-speed train passes feet away north of Diss.
  • Network Rail Anglia said the individual was unharmed and highlighted the clip as an example of dangerous behavior seen at level crossings.
  • Officials warn that trains on this line can reach 100 mph and emphasize that fast trains require long distances to stop.
  • People are urged to avoid distractions such as selfies, filming dances, games, screens or headphones and to respect gates, barriers, lights and alarms.
  • Greater Anglia reinforced the message to be vigilant and use crossings correctly, framing the release as an awareness effort with no injuries or enforcement actions reported.