Police to step up rail patrols

The move comes after 14-year-old Victoria Swift, of Ffordd Powys, Rhosllanerchrugog, was struck by a train in January, near Ruabon station.

The pupil of Grango School, Vinegar Hill, Rhos, Wrexham, was with a group of friends when she was killed by a train en route from Holyhead to Cardiff, at Johnstown.

It is hoped the increase in patrols will lead to fewer instances of trespassing.

Johnstown councillor David Bithell and British Transport Police are urging young people to stay away from the railways this Easter.

Councillor Bithell said: "You wouldn't use a motorway as a place to hang out so why the railways? The message is starting to get home and I would ask parents to keep reminding their children of the dangers of the railway."

Sergeant Richard Price, of BTP, said: "Recent events in Johnstown have stunned the community, yet amazingly children can still be found on the railway."

Trespassing on the railway carries a fine of £1,000.