RAIL SAFETY WEEK - September 19 to 25, 2022

Trains are always much closer than they appear.
Look, listen and be ready to stop.

Rail Safety Tips

● Speed Misperception
Because of their size, trains appear to be much farther
away and travelling much slower than their actual
speed. Don’t be fooled!

● Trains can’t stop quickly
The average train needs at least 2 km to stop. Trains can
stop, but they can’t stop quickly!

● Trespassing
Taking a shortcut across the tracks or being on railway
property is illegal, and trespassers can be seriously
injured or killed.

● Weight Ratio
An average freight train weighs over 5,500 tonnes.
Compare that to a car, which weighs about 1.5 tonnes.
A train hitting a car is like a car hitting a pop can.

● Railway Cars
Stopped railway cars can move at any time. If you’re
on one or near one when it moves, you could lose a
limb—or worse, your life.

● Tunnels and Bridges
Tunnels, bridges, and trestles are designed only for
trains. Trespassers can be seriously injured or killed.

● Overhang
Trains can carry loads that are wider than the railroad
cars themselves. They can have chains, straps or other
equipment that may extend outside the car. If you are
standing too close, you could get hit.

● Any time is train time
Trains do not always run on schedule. They can run at
any time, on any track and come from either direction.

● CN police number
Together we can help save lives! If you witness any unsafe
situation near a railroad, please call 1-800-465-9239.

● Safety Pledge
Act today. Take the pledge!