It’s Rail Safety Week and this year’s theme of “Expect Trains” is aimed at encouraging people to look up from their devices and be aware when travelling across level crossings.
Auckland Transport ambassador Jerome Kaino is on board with making sure everyone stays safe around trains.
Safety advice for pedestrians
- Take extra care and stay alert when crossing the tracks.
- Remember to always obey the warning signs at the crossing – if lights are flashing or bells are ringing, one or more trains are coming.
- Stop and look for trains both ways up and down the tracks.
- Stay focused. Take off your headphones and put away your phone when near railway tracks.
- If there’s a pedestrian swing gate, wait until the gate opens fully before crossing.
- Don’t assume an approaching train will stop at the station – some trains pass through stations without stopping (freight and not-in-service trains).
The week is planned and coordinated by KiwiRail in close association with TrackSAFE NZ, NZ Transport Agency, NZ Police, Auckland Transport, Transdev Auckland, Transdev Wellington and Greater Wellington Regional Council.
