Alcohol and the railway can be a dangerous cocktail, with some
people taking unnecessary risks at stations, on platforms and at
level crossings after having a few drinks.
Our priority is to make sure everyone gets to
their destination safely.
If you’re out drinking and plan to use the
railway, we are asking you to keep a clear head. Think
about what you would do and how you would behave if you were
sober.
Reducing risk
Alcohol affects our judgement and reasoning, slows down reactions,
upsets our balance and coordination and can even impair vision and
hearing.
The advice from Drink Aware is clear.
The best way to keep the risks from alcohol to a low level is to
plan your night out in advance. Make sure you know how you will be
getting home and that you have people you trust with you.
Whilst out you should limit the total amount of alcohol you
consume, drink more slowly, with food, and alternate with
water.
Personal cost
Every day, our police officers respond to incidents where people
have drunk too much alcohol and behave in a way they wouldn’t dream
of if they were sober.
The personal costs of this can be huge.
In the most extreme cases, it can be death or
life-changing injuries.
In others, a criminal record, which can harm
your career or livelihood, your relationships and your dignity.
Keep a clear head
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