Railway safety tips
Remember to STOP, LOOK, LISTEN & THINK, when at a pedestrian level crossing.
Bridges are built to save lives
Pedestrians, cyclists and users of other wheeled mobility devices must obey the same rules that are set out for motorists.
Cross at a designated and properly marked level crossing way crossing or bridge
Railway tracks are not to be used as a walking pedestrian walking tracks.
Bikes, rollerblades, skates or skateboards must never be used on the tracks
Do not walk and listen to your earphones on the tracks as it takes your concentration away.
Level crossing - Right of Way
Remember that trains always have a right of way at level crossings
Never jump fences, gates or barriers at crossings.
TFR Train Horn hoots 3 times before approaching a level crossing.
For your safety at Level Crossings a train horn sound is hooted 3 times when a train is 5km away from a level crossing. The train horn is to alert pedestrians, animals and drivers that a train is approaching the level crossing.