Route crime explained
Route crime is a phrase used by the British rail industry to denote trespass and vandalism.[1] It is believed to be the cause of most deaths to members of the public on the railways in Britain. Most route crime-related deaths are suicides with the rest being trespass-related.
Criminal damage and trespass on the railways
Acts which can be classified as route crime include:
- People putting obstructions in front of trains
- Trespassing and vandalising the railway infrastructure, including trains
To tackle route crime, British Transport Police works in partnership with Network Rail, train operating companies (TOCs), rail staff and the public.[2]
Operation Silverback
British Transport Police launched this nationwide operation on 20 December 2006 to target graffiti. On the first day BTP made 23 arrests. Traditionally vandalism has increased on the railways over the Christmas period.[3] [4] [5]
See also
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Notes and References
- http://www.rail-reg.gov.uk/server/show/nav.1129/ Office of Rail Regulation (accessed 21/12/06
- http://www.btp.police.uk/passengers/issues/route_crime.aspx British Transport Police, Route Crime (accessed 21/12/06)
- http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/display.var.1083317.0.cops_in_xmas_blitz_on_citys_rail_vandals.php/ Glasgow Evening Times (accessed 21/12/06)
- http://www.southtynesidetoday.co.uk/ViewArticle2.aspx?SectionID=1111&ArticleID=1938015/ END OF LINE FOR GRAFFITI YOBS, South Tyneside Today (accessed 21/12/06)
- http://www.wigantoday.net/news/local/graffiti-vandals-targeted-in-festive-clampdown-1-167795 Graffiti vandals targeted in festive clampdown, Wigan Today (accessed 21/12/06)
