Crossing Tracks

1. LOOK AND LISTEN Train engines don’t always make a lot of noise when they are getting going. But when they are moving they can be very quiet. It’s like a car - we can see it long before we hear it coming.
2. LOOK AND LISTEN Even when it’s empty, a train weighs a lot. Once a train is moving, it takes a long time to stop.
3. LOOK AND LISTEN It can be hard to hear things around you when you’re wearing headphones. Always take headphones out of your ears and put your mobile phone away when you’re near railway tracks.
4. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS Sometimes you have to go near the tracks, like when you have to cross over them by using pedestrian crossings.
5. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS You need to make sure you only walk over the tracks when there are pedestrian or level crossings like these. They help keep you safe.
6. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS You must always wait until the bells have stopped ringing and the lights have stopped flashing before crossing, whether you're on foot or in a vehicle.
7. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS At some crossings there may not be any of these things to warn you when a train is coming. Make sure you look both ways as well as listen before you cross the tracks. If you see a train, always wait until the train has passed and look both ways again before crossing the tracks.
8. LOOK AND LISTEN When you’re anywhere near the tracks, make sure you look both ways and listen carefully every time before you cross. At a level crossing, keep at least a car length (5 metres) away when a train is passing.
9. In some places there are more than one set of tracks to cross. You need to check in both directions to make sure another train isn’t coming from the other direction. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS
10. WHEN AND HOW TO CROSS You can also use pedestrian bridges over the tracks and pedestrian tunnels under the tracks.
11. Tracks and the area of land around them - called the rail corridor - are for trains only. It’s very dangerous for anyone to go near the tracks. It’s also against the law. STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACKS
12. Train tunnels are part of the rail corridor. They are narrow, there are no footpaths inside, and there is absolutely no room for people. Train tunnels are designed to only fit trains. STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACKS
13. It’s the same with a train bridge. There are no footpaths and nowhere to go if a train should come along. STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACKS
14. The reason the rail corridor is out of bounds is to keep people safe. So stay well away from tracks, tunnels and bridges. STAY AWAY FROM THE TRACKS
15. There’s a lot of electricity passing through those wires, so stay safe by keeping well away. Some trains get their power through overhead wires. PLATFORM SAFETY
16. Stay away from the edge of the platform. When trains pass through they can make quite a big gust of wind. Keep right back behind the yellow line. PLATFORM SAFETY
17. Stand well behind the yellow line on a platform SO REMEMBER§ Stand 5 metres back at a level crossing § Stay away from overhead wires § Stay away from the rail corridor, including tracks, tunnels and bridges § Look both ways and listen when you cross the tracks § Trains are quiet and take a long time to stop

• Crossing tracks on a bicycle requires caution and extra attention. Narrow wheels can get caught between the rails. If possible, walk - don’t ride -across. Always cross at a 90-degree angle.
• Use only designated railroad crossings. The only legal and safe place to cross railroad tracks is at a designated public crossing with a cross buck, flashing red lights or a gate. Crossing at any other location is trespassing and illegal.
• Turn off music and remove earphones at all rail crossings. Music can be a deadly distraction near the tracks - preventing you from hearing an approaching train.
• Wet train tracks can be slippery. Dismount and walk your bike across the tracks.  Step over the tracks - not on them - to avoid slipping.
• Watch out for a second train. Wait after the first train passes until you can see clearly in both directions.
• Stop if you see a train coming. Flashing lights or a lowering gate means a train is approaching. Do not proceed until the gates go completely up and the lights go off. It is illegal to go around lowered gates, whether on a bike, on foot or in a vehicle.

• Stop, look, listen and think at level crossings.
• Obey the safety signs at every railway crossing and cross at marked crossings only.
• Stay on the path. Listen and look in both directions for approaching trains.
• If the red lights are flashing or the gate is closed, a train is coming so keep clear of the tracks.
• Never jump fences, gates or barriers. This is extremely dangerous and it is very likely the oncoming train is close to the crossing.
• If a train is coming, wait for it to pass and then stop, look and listen again before crossing as another train may be approaching.
• You might not hear a train, especially when using your earphones or mobile phone. Never assume a train is a long way off.
• Don't ride bicycles, skateboards, skates or roller-blades across any pedestrian crossing.
• Never assume that it is safe to cross when the lights are still flashing. Even if a train has passed, there may be another train coming in the other direction. Only enter the crossing when the lights have stopped flashing or the gate has opened.

If you are on the railway tracks or railway outside of the designated pedestrian areas, you are trespassing. This includes crossing the tracks, standing beside the railway track or anywhere inside the fenced area by the side of the tracks.

Travel always with less luggage to be more comfortable. Any excess luggage can be booked in the luggage van.
  Make it convenient to do advanced reservation when your journey is of longer duration. Reservation can now be done 90 days in advance.
  Do not travel on the foot board or roof of the train or lean out of the compartment.
  Do not try to entrain or detrain when the train is in motion.
  Secure your luggage in the compartment by chaining the same to the hooks provided.
  During exigencies utilize emergency exit provided in the compartment. Break the glass pane with the hammer provided, remove the latch, open the window and leap out.
  In case there is no hammer provided utilize any sharp object to break the glass.
  Fire extinguishers are provided in AC coaches to contain fire on train.
  Keep the door of the compartment closed during night.
  Do not carry any inflammable article or crackers in compartment nor try to light them up in compartment.
  Do not light sigri or stove in compartments.
  Do not accept any food or beverages offered by strangers or co- passengers unless you are familiar with them.
  Any unclaimed luggage or suit case if found in the compartment or railway premises, no effort shall be made to open them or handle them but advise RPF/TTE/GRP or any other railway official.
  Do not encourage unauthorized passengers and beggars in reserved compartment.
  Suspicious movements or action by any body if noticed shall be brought to the notice of the RPF/GRP or any other railway official.