Shocking CCTV images caught the moment a man was spotted “surfing” on top of a train travelling at up to 100mph.
The daredevil, who calls himself the “Silver Shadow”, was seen climbing onto the exterior of the train in between two carriages and waiting for the doors to close at Rock Ferry station, Merseyside.
He was caught on CCTV minutes later at Bromborough Rake station, waving at passengers as the train passed through.
British Transport Police officers slammed the “dangerous” stunt and said “one slip could have easily killed him” as they appealed for anyone with information about the man to come forward.
He climbed down from the train at the next stop at Bromborough station where he was approached by ticket office staff.
The thrill-seeker concealed his face and told staff he had travelled from Birmingham and was called the “Silver Shadow”.
He began the stunt at Rock Ferry station at 1.30pm on December 11 and left Bromborough station after being spoken to by the ticket office staff about 10 minutes later.
Investigating officer PC Andrew Richardson said: “Even attempting to get on the top of a train is a nonsensical and idiotic thing to do.
“The man concealed himself between two carriages above electrified rails and so one slip could have easily killed him and endangered the lives of those on the train.
“This isn’t cool, it isn’t funny, it’s dangerous and we will not stand for it. If you recognise the man in these pictures, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, quoting 141 of 21/12.
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