This is the moment a reckless man narrowly escapes being hit by a fast-speeding train, after he drunkenly lay between the tracks as a train passed over.
Derek Acton, of Harlow, Essex, was stumbling around drunk at Harlow Mill station when he decided to climb down from the platform and lay between the tracks.
Moments later, a Greater Anglia train was seen passing over him at speed in the dramatic footage.
Remarkably, Acton then climbed back onto the platform unharmed.
This is the moment a reckless man narrowly escapes being hit by a fast-speeding train, after he drunkenly lay between the tracks as a train passed over
Paramedics and police were quickly called to the scene on Saturday 28 October and Acton was checked over for any injuries.
His actions cost Network Rail an estimated £11,700 in delay compensation.
The 44-year-old was handed a twelve month community order, a 60 day alcohol abstinence requirement and a £570 fine, because of the stunt he pulled.
Acton was charged with one count of railway obstruction and sentenced at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Monday 19 February.
Derek Acton, of Harlow, Essex, was stumbling around drunk at Harlow Mill station (pictured) when he decided to climb down from the platform and lay between the tracks
Moments later, a Greater Anglia train was seen passing over him at speed in the dramatic footage
Inspector Steve Webster from British Transport Police, said: ‘Quite frankly, Acton is lucky to be alive. In his intoxicated state, he climbed down onto the tracks and lay in the path of a fast approaching train. His actions were baffling.
‘I hope Acton sticks to his community order and the alcohol abstinence requirement. Hopefully he will steer clear of the tracks and avoid being involved in another near miss.
‘The railway is an extremely dangerous place to trespass. Every year my officers are called to tragic incidents where someone has died or seriously injured as a result of being hit by a train.
‘Please remember to stay off the tracks and away from danger.’