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Railroad safety
On platforms and trains
- Stand back from the platform edge.
- Don’t lean over the platform edge or go onto the tracks for any reason. If you drop something, tell a police officer or station personnel.
- Wait for the train to stop before stepping forward.
- Don’t run on platforms.
- Watch the gap when you’re boarding and exiting trains.
At railroad crossings
- Always obey the lowered gates, flashing lights, and ringing bells at railroad crossings. Trains can approach quickly from either direction.
- Never walk or run across crossing gates.
- Trespassing on tracks is illegal and extremely dangerous. Never use train tracks as a shortcut. Cross tracks only at designated crossing areas.
In case of an emergency
- Familiarize yourself with safety signage in cars so you will know how to locate and operate emergency exits.
- Your best protection is to remain calm, think clearly, and follow the instructions of the train crew.
If you must evacuate a train
- Stop: Don’t try to leave the train without instructions or help from the train crew. The safest place for you is on the train.
- Look: If there is an emergency, look for a member of the train crew and report it immediately.
- Listen: Follow the instructions of our train crews as well as the instructions of emergency personnel on the scene.