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Trespass fatalities
Below is a graph showing the number of trespass fatalities in 2006 according to age (Source: Rail Safety and Standards Board Annual Safety Performance Report, 2006). In 2006, there were a total of 69 trespass fatalities.

Trespass statistics from 2002 – 2006

 
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
Average
Total trespass events
12042
11928
11821
12034
12443
12054
Near misses with train
878
953
963
731
752
855
Trespass fatalities
46
38
30
46
69
46
Trepass major injuries
23
29
25
20
34
26

(Source: Rail Safety and Standards Board Annual Safety Performance Report, 2006)

Vandalism statistics from 2002 – 2006

 
Vandalism
equipment/
property
Missiles thrown or fired
Obstruction on line
Vandalism (other)
Arson by public
RIDDOR reportable
2002
1699
4643
3953
1303
443
803
2003
1766
4355
3380
1467
583
602
2004
1775
3835
2980
1241
402
615
2005
1213
3400
2743
1673
235
466
2006
1632
2606
2606
1687
229
457

(Source: Rail Safety and Standards Board Annual Safety Performance Report, 2006)

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