Throughout September, OC Metrolink is highlighting its year-round efforts to promote rail safety by helping community members recognize and counteract the dangers of active train systems. Some essential safety tips include:
- Stay alert around railroad tracks. Don’t use your phone or wear headphones. Avoid any other distractions that would prevent you from hearing or seeing an approaching train.
- Trains can come from either direction so always look both ways at crossings. Never walk around or behind lowered gates at a crossing and do not cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing
- Never take photos or videos on or near railroad tracks. It’s not only dangerous but it’s also illegal to be on the railroad right of way – this includes tracks, bridges, tunnels, signal towers and other facilities
- Always wait behind the line while standing on the platform. Do not cross the line until the train is stopped and the doors open. Use handholds when boarding and detraining
During Rail Safety Month, community members are encouraged to develop good habits to keep them safe near railroad tracks throughout the year. Those that pledge to be rail safe will be entered for a chance to win a pair of Metrolink tickets. Learn more about rail safety here.