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Train & Railway Safety Tips.......
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Walking or playing on train tracks is dangerous and illegalBe prepared to stop at crossings
Cross train tracks at designated highway/railroad crossings
Look for the crossbuck sign, lights or gates at crossings
Listen for warning bells and whistles
Obey the signals
If one train passes, make sure that a second train isn't approaching on another track in the same or opposite direction
Obey the directions of a police officer or member of a train crew directing traffic at a crossing
Cross the tracks in low gear; do not change gears while crossing
If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and away from the vehicle and tracks
When biking, get off your bicycle and walk it over the train tracks
More information on railway safety can be found at: HYPERLINK "http://www.cn.ca"
