by business editor Trevor Sturgess

A DVD highlighting some of the dangers posed by high-speed
trains in Kent has won an award for Network Rail.

The track owner was given a Big Tick award for Community Safety
by Business in the Community (BitC). It was one of two awards won
by Network Rail, the other being for talent and investing in its
people.

The 12-minute DVD, released in March, was sent to 300 youth
groups and schools across the county.

The high speed safety DVD was made with the British Transport
Police and High Speed 1 and uses "Trainiacs" to show the dangers
posed by trains travelling at 186mph, more than double the speed of
most domestic rail services in the south east.

It forms part of Network Rail’s "No Messin'" campaign.

Stephen Howard, BitC chief executive, said: "At a time when
trust and confidence in businesses is at an all time low, it is
examples like this that will demonstrate that some businesses are
taking the responsibility they have towards their people and the
planet seriously."

Iain Coucher, chief executive of Network Rail said: "Winning
these awards underline our commitment to our people and being a
good corporate citizen."