Stay alert, to stay safe around railway level crossings

Only ever cross the railway at a formed pedestrian crossing or at a designated overpass or underpass

It is illegal to cross the railway tracks at any point other than an official pedestrian crossing. Keep to the path and always stop, look and listen for trains.

Remember to…

obey the warning signs at the crossing
look for trains both ways up and down the tracks
only cross if you are sure there are no trains in sight
if lights are flashing or bells ringing, this means a train is approaching
if there is a pedestrian swing gate, wait until the gate opens fully before entering the crossing

The only safe and legal place to cross is at a level crossing

Always remove your headphones and never talk on a mobile phone while around railway tracks.

If a train has passed always check that a train is not coming in the opposite direction. Two tracks means there might be a second train.

Not all pedestrian crossings have lights and bells.
At crossings with only signs it is important to always stop and look both ways for trains. Wait until the train has passed, and check again both ways before crossing the tracks.

Stay alert, to stay safe.