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Although fallen leaves might seem an insignificant threat to something as big as a train, in fact they form a mulch on the track that can prove dangerous if not treated.

Every night, while most of us are asleep, Translink workers are busy at work cleaning the tracks and treating them to make them safe and try to ensure the trains run on time.

Francis Gorman spent a cold night with them for BBC Newsline.

The Driver of one of the water-jet trains explains what he does

Sandite helps keeps rails safe

An explanation of how Sandite helps to keep the rails safe

The man in charge of railway operations gives a (rather technical) explanation of the winterising process.