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Superheroes with names like "Rush Gordon" and "Wander Woman" are taking to train platforms across Wales, in a bid to cut accidents. Superheroes with names like "Rush Gordon" and "Wander Woman" are taking to train platforms across Wales in a bid to cut accidents.
The initiative by Arriva Train Wales is to highlight more than 100 incidents in stations and on trains in Wales every year.The initiative by Arriva Train Wales is to highlight more than 100 incidents in stations and on trains in Wales every year.
Passengers are also being urged to report dangerous behaviour to staff.Passengers are also being urged to report dangerous behaviour to staff.
"While this a light hearted campaign - there's a very serious message," said Arriva's Mike Bagshaw. "While this a light-hearted campaign, there's a very serious message," said Arriva's Mike Bagshaw.
"Although the number of passenger accidents overall is decreasing, over 100 accidents per year is still too many."Although the number of passenger accidents overall is decreasing, over 100 accidents per year is still too many.
"Drink related accidents in particular are of concern, as it is often the lack of judgement associated with alcohol that leads to serious accidents." "Drink-related accidents in particular are of concern, as it is often the lack of judgement associated with alcohol that leads to serious accidents."
Accidental injury occurring in public places is sadly often as a result of poor individual behaviour Steve Baker, RoSPA WalesAccidental injury occurring in public places is sadly often as a result of poor individual behaviour Steve Baker, RoSPA Wales
The campaign is also warning passengers to take care on trains, as well as in stations.The campaign is also warning passengers to take care on trains, as well as in stations.
Almost a quarter of all accidents involving the railways take place in train carriages.Almost a quarter of all accidents involving the railways take place in train carriages.
The top hotspots in Wales for incidents include Cardiff's Central and Queen Street stations, Newport, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Rhyl and Swansea.The top hotspots in Wales for incidents include Cardiff's Central and Queen Street stations, Newport, Bridgend, Pontypridd, Rhyl and Swansea.
Train company Arriva said that rushing for trains or to leave stations, drinking too much, and not supervising children enough were the three key reasons for accidents. Arriva said that rushing for trains or to leave stations, drinking too much, and not supervising children enough were the three key reasons for accidents.
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As part of the safety drive, the 'super hero' characters of Rush Gordon, Wander Woman and Super-Twerp will be patrolling platforms across Wales on Monday. As part of the safety drive, the "superhero" characters of Rush Gordon, Wander Woman and Super-Twerp will be patrolling platforms across Wales on Monday.
Train staff will also be wearing 'super safety' stickers, and handing out leaflets spelling out how passengers can enjoy their journeys without incident.Train staff will also be wearing 'super safety' stickers, and handing out leaflets spelling out how passengers can enjoy their journeys without incident.
Welcoming the initiative, the head of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, Steve Baker added: "Accidental injury occurring in public places is sadly often as a result of poor individual behaviour and a lack of personal responsibility.Welcoming the initiative, the head of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Wales, Steve Baker added: "Accidental injury occurring in public places is sadly often as a result of poor individual behaviour and a lack of personal responsibility.
"Experience has show us that high-impact and visual safety campaigns are very effective in raising the awareness of risks and unsafe practices.""Experience has show us that high-impact and visual safety campaigns are very effective in raising the awareness of risks and unsafe practices."