TRAIN SAFETY TIPS FOR COMMUTERS
The number of public transit riders seems higher than ever. Here are a few tips on staying safe as a commuter:
∙ Trains can come on any track, at any time from either direction. Never assume you know when and where to expect a train.
∙ Cross rail tracks only at clearly marked and designated crossings, and look both ways for trains before crossing.
∙ Slow down and be alert near commuter rail stations. Pay special attention for trains, pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and cars.
∙ While waiting for the train, always stand behind the yellow line on the station platform.
∙ Never lean over the yellow line because you may fall over onto the tracks.
∙ Listen for bells and horns because they can alert you of an oncoming train-even if you cannot see it.
∙ Cross rail tracks only at clearly marked crossings.
∙ Never run on a station platform.
∙ Do not approach a train until it has come to a complete stop.
∙ Do not stick arms or legs in train doors to prevent them from closing.
∙ Do not skateboard, rollerblade or bike on a train station platform.
∙ When riding a train, you should remain seated but if you must get up use handrails due to unexpected movements or stops.
∙ Never place or throw anything on rail tracks. Foreign objects may cause trains to derail, potentially injuring passengers and bystanders. Also, objects on the rails may also shoot out from under train wheels endangering bystanders.
∙ During the winter months or wet weather, be careful on the station platforms or tracks as they may be slippery.
∙ Stay alert. Trains are more difficult to hear and see during storms.
∙ During the winter and wet conditions, train passenger car floors may be slippery. Use caution and handrails when boarding and exiting trains.
