BOXER Amir Khan yesterday launched a national campaign that aims to reduce injuries and deaths on railway lines.

Last year, three children from the North-East were killed on railway tracks.

The death of two Darlington schoolboys at the Five Arches Bridge in the town prompted The Northern Echo to launch its No Messin' campaign in conjunction with Network Rail.

It aimed to highlight the dangers of rail crime while promoting positive alternative activities.

No Messin' Live is a series of roadshows that visit rail crime hotspots.

This year, the two-day roadshow will be in Stockton.

Up to 60 people are killed and hundreds more injured on the railway every year either crossing the tracks, taking short cuts, messing around or playing chicken.

No Messin' Live sessions are free and offer youngsters all sorts of sporting and social activities, including music.

Khan said yesterday: "There's no excuse for mucking about on train tracks. You may think you're clever and fast, but a train is quicker and what's clever about getting yourself killed?"

The roadshow will be at the Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre on August 14 and 15.