Two men were forced to cling to a tunnel wall to avoid being hit by a train after they were caught on video trespassing on railway lines.
In footage released by Translink, the train is seen approaching the tunnel near Downhill in Co Derry. A life guard, shown in the video wearing a high-visability jacket, attempts to flag the train down.
The train enters the tunnel before two figures are seen fleeing for their lives and gripping onto the wall for safety.
The two men escaped with minor scratches.
Mark Atkinson, Head of Civil Engineering at Translink said, “There are obviously serious risks associated with trespassing on the rail network-life changing injuries or even death. Our trains travel at speeds of up to 90 miles per hour and if a driver has to apply the emergency brakes, it will take two thirds of a mile for the train to stop. In other words, not even the fastest athlete on the planet could outrun a train.
"During holiday periods, incidents of pedestrian trespass on the rail network unfortunately often increase. The network can look like a handy shortcut or a good place to play, but the risks are just not worth it.
