Dangerous near misses on Sydney and Newcastle light rail tracks have been released.
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Footage shows dangerous near-misses as cyclists, mobility scooter users and pedestrians risk their lives on NSW light rail tracks.

The CCTV footage comes from onboard light rail vehicles in Sydney’s CBD, the Eastern Suburbs, and Parramatta as well as in Newcastle.

One shot shows a delivery rider coasting along right next to a light rail vehicle, seemingly oblivious to the danger.

Dangerous near misses on Sydney and Newcastle light rail tracks have been released.
Dangerous near misses on Sydney and Newcastle light rail tracks have been released. (Supplied)

Others show cars and even a motorised scooter speeding across the tracks and almost being hit.

In another shot, a man steps out int front of a light rail tran before being yanked away by another pedestrian pulling his backpack, saving him from being hit.

There were more near-misses on the new Parramatta Light Rail system over the past 12 months than other lines, transport bosses say.

They are urging people to take care and follow road rules.

Dangerous near misses on Sydney and Newcastle light rail tracks have been released.
The CCTV footage comes from onboard light rail vehicles in Sydney’s CBD, the Eastern Suburbs, and Parramatta as well as in Newcastle. (Supplied)

Minister for Transport John Graham, said some of the videos are “hard to watch,” with some people just “centimeters or miliseconds from the result being much worse.”

CCTV of one incident showed a delivery rider straying onto the light rail tracks and pulling back right before the tram passes.

This week is the 20th annual Rail Safety Week.

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