This is the shocking footage of a pedestrian who risked his life, shaving seconds off his travel time — by dodging a speeding train.
The man in Dalcross, Inverness, appeared oblivious when he nipped between two barriers narrowly avoiding being killed and strolling off without looking back.
British Transport Police (BTP) released the CCTV footage as part of Operation Look, after dealing with more than 1,300 people for crossing misuse in just eight months.
Figures issued by the force also revealed that 337 motorists disobeyed warning lights or lowering barriers at level crossings in Scotland, during 2014,
Inspector Becky Warren said: “It may be tempting to jump a light to shave a minute or two off your journey, but every time you do, you endanger your life and the lives of other road and rail users.
“Fail to obey the signals and you may also end up with a driving ban or a criminal record. Is it really worth the risk?”
BTP officers are carrying out additional high-visibility patrols at a number of locations during their week of action.
A fleet of mobile safety vehicles will be stationed at crossings across the country.
Crews will be joined by Network Rail level crossing managers and volunteers to hand out safety information leaflets to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists.
Darren Furness, head of level crossings for Network Rail said: “Level crossings create a risk for people that we want to remove.
“Where possible we close them, and we have already closed more than 900 in the past five years.
“We know waiting at crossings can sometimes be frustrating but it is really important that people do not get complacent or ignore warnings lights as this can put lives at risk.”
Tina Hughes, who lost a daughter at such a crossing, said: “Having lost my 14-year-old daughter, Olivia, with her friend on a level crossing in 2005, I am delighted to see this nationwide week of action.”
Edmund King, AA president, said: “There is absolutely no reason why a driver should ignore a level crossing signal; to do so is to gamble with their own lives and the lives of others.”
RAC spokesman Simon Williams added: “Too many lives are still being lost as a result of incidents at level crossings.