The campaign is to warn the public about railway safety after a 13-year-old boy had jumped the barriers and was nearly hit by train.

The film recounts the story of Cristiano, 13, and highlights the consequences trespassing can have on victim's families, friends and railway colleagues.

As schools break up for half-term, the rail company wants to remind people of the dangers of trespassing on the railway or misusing level crossings.

In the video, the train driver reflecting on the incident said: "Without any warning, a child just appeared in front of me on a crossing.

"As fast as I could, I immediately applied the emergency break and immediately called for emergency assistance from the signaller."

Network Rail is issuing a reminder to the public warning them of the dangers of misusing level crossings and trespassing in a new safety campaign launched across Network Rail in the south of England (credit: Network Rail).

Eric Woodward, head of safety for Network Rail's Wessex route, said: "While our railway is one of the safest in the world, it's crucial that people understand the dangers because too many people are continuing to risk their lives.

"We work really hard to educate people about the dangers present on the railway, whether obvious like a train, or hidden ones like the lethal electric current in the third rail or trackside equipment.

"The only way to avoid these dangers is to never step foot on the railway in the first place, and to follow the rules and stay alert when using level crossings."

Woodward added: "I'd like to commend Cristiano for bravely telling his story to deter others, and also thank the South Western Railway train driver for sharing his experience."

Dan O'Riordan, South Western Railway's head of security, said: "Trespassing on the railway is incredibly dangerous and we must do all we can to prevent further incidents. It's our hope that this video will make young people think twice before trespassing and help them understand the consequences.

"It can be deadly for the trespasser and life changing for those around them, including their families and our colleagues."

Click here to see orginal press release with the campaign film.

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