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Level crossing in east London closed after children filmed playing chicken with trains
Overview
A level crossing in east London has been closed after Network Rail captured footage of children and teenagers playing "chicken" with oncoming trains, doing handstands, and walking on anti-trespass boards. The closure, which began on 30 September, has been extended until safety presentations are delivered at local schools.
Key points
- Brickfields crossing in Havering, near Upminster, was closed after young people were filmed racing across tracks to beat trains.
- Footage also captured children performing handstands and using mobile phones on the crossing.
- Approximately 230 trains use the line daily.
- The closure will remain in place until every year group at local schools receives a safety presentation from Network Rail and the British Transport Police.
- A local diversion is in place via Nightingale Avenue, Moore Lane, Front Lane and St Mary's Lane.