Rail Safety
Did you know it takes a train 1 mile to stop once they apply the brakes?! (Safe Kids Worldwide)
Top Tips!
Only cross train tracks at a designated crossing. Designated crossings are marked by a sign, lights or a gate.
Look both ways before crossing railroad tracks. Remember, trains can come from either direction at any time.
If you are using a cell phone, headphones or playing a game on your mobile phone, remember: Heads Up, Devices Down when you cross the tracks.
If lights are flashing or the gate is down at a railroad crossing, wait for the train to pass completely, the gates to lift and the lights to stop flashing before crossing. It is never okay to rush across and try to beat the train. Trains may be closer and faster than you think.
Train Tracks are Private Property!
It is actually illegal to be playing or walking on the train tracks.