Lives are at stake!

Vehicles at train crossings and pedestrians walking on tracks account for 95% of all rail-related deaths. And almost all of these deaths are preventable. Don’t become a statistic. See Tracks? Think Train!

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Do you know who owns the railroad tracks in your community?

That’s correct, the railroad corporations! The equipment and the land immediately surrounding the tracks are private property.
Nope! The equipment and the land immediately surrounding tracks are private property owned by railroads.
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True or False: Trains run on a predictable schedule so you can know when to cross the tracks?

False, you got it right! Trains can run at any time. In addition, delays, system changes and incidents can impact when a train comes.
No, it’s false. Trains can run at any time. In addition, delays, system changes and incidents can impact when a train comes.
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True or False: If a train engineer sees someone or something on the tracks, he or she can stop the train to clear the tracks.

That's right! It's False! The average freight train needs more than a mile stop after the emergency brake has been applied.
Actually, it’s false! The average freight train needs more than a mile stop after the emergency brake has been applied.
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What should you do if you’re on the train platform and drop your cell phone on the tracks?

That’s correct! You should never attempt to retrieve personal items dropped on the tracks. Always ask for help.
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Nope! You should never attempt to retrieve personal items dropped on the tracks. Always ask the station master for help.
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Pedestrians

Rail safety is for everyone. Here are nine tips to stay safe near tracks.

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Drivers

Nine tips all drivers need to know to keep safe at railroad crossings.

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Transit Riders

Check out six things you should know about light rail and commuter train safety.

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Safety Stats

83% decline in collisions.

Learning about safe railroad behavior has helped reduce the number of train and motor vehicle collisions by 83% from 1972.

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