Record number of deaths on UK rlys

A record number of people died last year from either trespassing or committing suicide on the United Kingdom railways. In all, 300 members of the public were killed, either by taking their own lives or from accessing parts that they were not supposed to. That is 22 more than the year before and the highest number recorded so far by the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) in its 10 years of records. However, it is still the safest form of transport on land. The RSSB's latest report also shows a steep rise in the number of trains going through red lights. There were 293 Signals Passed At Danger (SPADS) last year, which is 43 more than the year before. Eight people also died on level crossings, according to a news agency.