Mind the train! Newlyweds pose for photos on RAILWAY TRACK to get the beauty spot behind in shot

  • Unnamed couple kissed on a path over the track near Whitby, North Yorkshire 
  • Image released by Network Rail to warn of new craze for level crossing pictures
  • Total of 1,239 trespasses on UK railways last month – the highest in five years

A bride is often remembered for her wedding dress – especially the length of the train.

But this newlywed was keen to keep a different type of train out of the picture as she posed for photos on a railway crossing.

The unnamed woman and her bridegroom kissed while standing on a pedestrian path over the track. 

The unnamed woman and her bridegroom kissed while standing on a pedestrian path over the track near Whitby, North Yorkshire

The unnamed woman and her bridegroom kissed while standing on a pedestrian path over the track near Whitby, North Yorkshire

A bridesmaid held up the train of the dress near Whitby, North Yorkshire, as a friend snapped photos. 

The shocking image was released by Network Rail to warn about a new craze for level crossing pictures.

The firm's Allan Spence said: 'Wedding photos or selfies on the track are just plain stupidity.' 

A total of 1,239 trespasses took place on UK railways last month – the highest in five years.

Network Rail said more than 5,000 incidents were recorded between June and September with many cases involving people using the railways as a backdrop for photographs

 Network Rail said more than 5,000 incidents were recorded between June and September with many cases involving people using the railways as a backdrop for photographs

Network Rail warned about a new craze of level crossing pictures after a total of 1,239 trespasses took place on UK railways last month ¿ the highest in five years

Network Rail warned about a new craze of level crossing pictures after a total of 1,239 trespasses took place on UK railways last month – the highest in five years 

Network Rail said more than 5,000 incidents were recorded between June and September.

Many cases involved people using the railways as a backdrop for photographs.

Hollyoaks actor Ellis Hollins was forced to apologise during the same month after posting images on social media from a photoshoot on the railway.

He admitted it was 'irresponsible' and he was 'careless to take part in such a dangerous situation'.

Superintendent Alison Evans of BTP commented: 'The railway is not an appropriate or safe setting for a photographic backdrop, no matter how scenic the setting.

A campaign has been launched by Network Rail called You vs Train in partnership with British Transport Police to highlight the issue of young people trespassing

A campaign has been launched by Network Rail called You vs Train in partnership with British Transport Police to highlight the issue of young people trespassing

'Every time someone strays onto the rail network they are not only putting themselves at risk of serious, life-threatening injury, but also delaying essential journeys.'

Network Rail launched its You vs Train campaign in partnership with British Transport Police to highlight the issue of young people trespassing.

The number of incidents involving children at 51 targeted locations has fallen in each of the past two years.

HM chief inspector of railways Ian Prosser said: 'We keep seeing people take unnecessary risks around the railway and this behaviour could result in fatal or life-changing consequences.

'These new statistics showing the increase is truly worrying. 

'The hidden dangers on the railway are real: each year hundreds take on the railway and lose and their actions have far-reaching and devastating consequences for their friends and family.'