being interviewed at Flinders Street Station this morning.

Dr Mark Stokes, President of Kidsafe Victoria said in recent weeks there had been several incidents including:
* unrestrained babies spilling from prams falling between the train and platform

* runaway prams in high winds after being left with their brakes off

* pram front swivel wheels getting caught in the gap between train and platform

* children becoming separated from parents at stations

showing how the front swivel wheel of a pram can get caught
between the train and the platform

"We are also concerned about parents who leave their babies and toddlers unrestrained in prams whilst traveling on trains and whilst getting on and off the train leaving the child vulnerable to serious injuries if they tip from the pram."
 
Kidsafe and Connex are highlighting the dangers to parents to make people more vigilant when traveling by train.  
 
"In recent weeks we have seen several cases where injury to an infant was narrowly avoided. There is no clear reason as to why we have this sudden surge in incidents but it is certainly of concern," said Connex Group General Manager Customer services, Geoff Young.
 
"There is nothing more heart wrenching than seeing a child injured and in all the cases we have seen it was preventable by taking some simple steps."
 
Kidsafe says the key safety steps to take include:

* Ensure babies and toddlers in prams are properly restrained

* Ensuring brakes are properly applied on prams

* Exit trains back wheels first

* Enter trains front wheels up

* Ensure mobile front wheel is locked and fixed with three wheeled prams

* Keep a hand on your pram at all times

* Keep children close by as you get on and off trains