Making railways a safer place

Railways and railway stations can be subject to vandalism and suicides. Improved measures could help avoid mishaps and tragedies, while strengthening security and punctuality

From vandalising trespassers to disturbing suicide attempts, railway infrastructure is often targeted by individuals who want to make a statement or who are unhappy with their lives. This can cause a major disruption of service for thousands of travellers and result in significant delays. The EU-funded project RESTRAIL (Reduction of suicides and trespasses on railway property) aimed to reduce the occurrence of trespasses and suicides on railway property. These factors have been assessed as the most ideal prevention and mitigation measures.

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Making railways a safer place