Network Rail has reached around 40,000 students at 66 schools with a rail safety campaign ahead of electrification work in Fife.
The initiative covers the Haymarket to Dalmeny route, which forms part of a wider £311m electrification project funded by the Scottish Government. The project is intended to prepare the railway for the introduction of new battery-electric trains.
Safety education
Network Rail is working with Learn Live to provide online workshops and educational resources focused on the risks of trespassing and coming into contact with railway infrastructure.
The new electrified lines will carry 25,000 volts of electricity. Further educational resources and public awareness activity are planned for communities along the route in the coming months.
Paul Reilly, senior programme manager at Network Rail, said: “As we continue to deliver the Haymarket to Dalmeny phase of the wider Fife Electrification project, we’re committed to making sure local communities have the information they need to stay safe around the railway.
“Working with Learn Live will allow us to engage with around 40,000 students across 66 schools, helping to build awareness of railway safety through accessible and engaging educational content.
“This is the first stage of a wider programme of safety engagement, and we look forward to continuing that work with schools, families and communities along the route.”