Portsmouth train bosses issue safety warning after woman tries to cross track with pram at Hilsea station
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The woman was narrowly missed by the 11.45am South Western Railway Portsmouth Harbour service to London Waterloo as she tried to cross the tracks at Hilsea station.
A on-board camera captured the incident, which happened on August 29 at around midday, and showed woman walking with a buggy to the end of the platform and down the ramp before attempting to cross over to the other side.
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Mark Killick, Network Rail Wessex route director said: ‘The behaviour at Hilsea station is deeply concerning and shows that people are completely oblivious to the dangers they are putting themselves in.
‘This incident could have easily ended in tragedy, and the lives of the woman’s family and that of the train driver could have changed forever.
‘It is absolutely vital no-one should ever attempt to either get close to or cross the track.’
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Hide AdNeil Gillies, head of drivers at South Western Railway, added: ‘Near misses like this one at Hilsea station can also seriously affect the train drivers who witness these incidents.
‘We’re glad no-one was injured, but this woman had a very luck escape.
‘You may think walking across the tracks will save time, but it could cost your life.’