Safety at the Station
- Even if trains can be fun, it is not a place for play, especially on stairs, ramps and platforms at the station (and the train tracks!) They can be dangerous.
- On the platform, always stay behind the yellow line and watch for moving trains. They can travel really fast and catch you by surprise.
- Cross tracks ONLY at designated crossings. Do not walk across the tracks to take a shortcut.
Safety on the Train
- Always walk. No running in the train. You won’t get to your destination faster.
- Keep all your bags out of the aisle so no one trips over them.
- Read (or have your parents read) the safety card at your seat. It will tell you what to do in case of an emergency.
Safety near Train Tracks
- Many crossings have gates with flashing red lights. As soon as you see these lights flash, you must stop. Never race the gates or try to go around them as they are lowering.
- Stay out of the danger zone! A train is wider than the tracks by three feet on each side. Loose scraps and other material may be hanging from rail cars extending the danger zone even further.
- Loud music and headphones can keep you from hearing a train. Stay alert and pay attention near train tracks.
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Did you Know?
- The train is about 4,000 times heavier than a car. It’s like a car and a soda can. So when your car runs over a can, bet you don’t even feel it!
- From the time the brakes are applied, it may take a mile or more for the train to stop.
- A train travels much faster than you think. Because it’s so huge, the train appears to be traveling much slower, making the train appear farther away than it is. It is impossible to judge the speed of a train under these conditions.
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