In the 12 months to April 2024, animals caused 1,432 trespassing incidents on railways, but humans, specifically homo erectus, accounted for over 19,300 incidents, one every half-hour.
The data from Network Rail highlights that while animals like deer and sheep heavily contribute to trespassing incidents, the delays caused by humans are significantly longer.
Among animal offenders, deers ranked first in trespassing incidents, followed by sheep, birds, and cows, with humans causing more than 10 minutes of delays for every minute caused by animals.
The Southern region of England recorded 8,303 trespass incidents, with only 125 involving animals, underscoring the predominant role humans play in railway disruptions.
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