If you have a rail job in the Enfield area you could have been a party to its recent "safety crackdown".

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It comes after a series of problems using a the Enfield Lock level crossing in the area, reported by Network Rail.

Scott Darrah, the British Transport PC who led the enforcement, described an incident where one particular lady was lucky to still be alive and explained that such occurrences demonstrate how vital these initiatives are.

Anne-Marie Batson, Network Rail community safety manager, echoed the sergeant's sentiments, saying: "Exercises like this are absolutely vital to get the message through to drivers and pedestrians that running the risk at level crossings is not only dangerous, it carries tough penalties too."

Taking place last month, not only were marketing materials giving safety advice handed out, but a number of official warnings were issued to those making improper use of the crossing.

Official warnings can result in court action should the offender be caught misusing the train intersection again.

Network rail currently employs in the region of 35,000 staff throughout the organisation.