Game Day Starts with Rail Safety
Traveling during the FIFA World Cup matches? Whenever you See Tracks? Think Train®! Know the signs, stay alert and always make safe choices. THE GOAL? Make it to your destination safely. That’s a WIN for everyone.
Plan Ahead for a Safe Trip
Large events mean busy roads, crowded platforms and unfamiliar routes. Take a few minutes before you leave to prepare.
- Know your route and identify any railroad crossings along the way
- Allow extra travel time—rushing increases risk
- Expect delays and follow posted signs and signals
- Always expect a train at any crossing, at any time
Safety on Transit
Stay alert and make safe choices when riding or driving around commuter rail, light rail or metro systems
- Pay Attention to the Line: Stand behind the yellow platform edge line at all times
- Make safe choices: Allow passengers to exit before boarding
- Keep personal items secure and stay aware of your surroundings
- Follow posted signs and announcements
- Wait for trains to stop before approaching
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Stay alert, follow the rules, know the danger zone and look out for those around you.
Know the Blue and White Sign
That small Blue and White sign posted where roadways cross railroad tracks? It's your direct line to the railroad in an emergency. It has two things on it: a unique phone number and a crossing ID.
Stalled or stuck on the tracks? See an emergency situation? Get out! Get away! Safely find the sign. Make the call.
Safety Around Crossings
Roadways cross railroad tracks at more than 200,000 places across the U.S. Knowing how to read the signs and making safe choices every time is important.
- Trains and tracks are private property. Being on them is dangerous and against the law
- Trains are moving faster and are quieter than you think
- Multiple tracks mean multiple trains (coming in either direction)
- Trains can come on any track, at any time, from either direction
- Train tracks are only for trains
- See Track? Think Train®
Always expect a train!
Stay off. Stay away. Stay safe.
Train tracks are only for trains.
Where there are tracks, there are trains. Stay off and away from railroad tracks and rights-of-way. Cross only at designated crossings and always expect a train.
- Trespassing on railroad property is illegal — and dangerous
- Trains can travel on any track, at any time, in either direction
- Don't use tracks as a walking path, even for a short stretch
- Stay off of and out of bridges and tunnels — there is only room for a train
- Trains may be quieter and moving faster than you think
Social Posts
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How You Can Help #STOPTrackTragedies
- Share the rail safety message all year long.
- Check out oli.org for free resources, materials and more
- Know the facts. Recognize the signs. Make good decisions around tracks and trains.
- Consider volunteering with Operation Lifesaver to share the rail safety education message.
- Follow OLI on social.
- View all of OLI's #STOPTrackTragedies PSAs here.
- Connect with your State Coordinator.
- Partner with OLI throughout the year. Email [email protected] for partnership opportunities.
