WELCH, W.Va. -- Officials with Norfolk Southern Co. say a problem with all-terrain vehicle riders cruising along train tracks is getting worse.

Brian Kahle, a special agent for the company's police department, said train tracks in southern West Virginia are being damaged by ATV riders.

That means trains could be at risk, but it's also hazardous for ATV riders.

Kahle says the biggest problems are in Wyoming and McDowell counties.

ATV riders caught on the tracks face up to 25 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Norfolk Southern is sponsoring an educational program starting July 10 in the Bearsville section of Wyoming County to warn about the dangers of riding ATVs on railroad tracks.

Brian Kahle, a special agent for the company's police department, said train tracks in southern West Virginia are being damaged by ATV riders.

That means trains could be at risk, but it's also hazardous for ATV riders.

Kahle says the biggest problems are in Wyoming and McDowell counties.

ATV riders caught on the tracks face up to 25 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Norfolk Southern is sponsoring an educational program starting July 10 in the Bearsville section of Wyoming County to warn about the dangers of riding ATVs on railroad tracks.