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Safety on the Railway - primary school film
This film highlights some of the key dangers around the railway and looks at what you can do to stay safe. Find out more about railway safety here - https://www.networkrail.co.uk/communities/safety-in-the-community/safety-education/
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Top Tips Be extra cautious at level crossingsDid you know that there are over 6,500 level crossings in the UK? While they can sometimes seem inconvenient, it's important to remember that they're there to keep you safe. When you see the lights of a level crossing beginning to flash in the distance, it might be tempting to speed up to try and beat the barrier, but this can be very dangerous. Be patient and you'll soon be safely on your way. Stay off the tracksThere's a very good reason that only certain sections of the railway are open to the public “trespassing on the tracks or embankment areas surrounding them is not only illegal, but can also result in disastrous accidents. Taking a short cut across a railway line or chasing after an item you've dropped could end in disaster, so just don't do it! Never go near the overhead power linesThe third rail' that runs above the track carries a strong electrical current “12 times stronger than an electric chair." This electricity can jump' outwards too so you don't even need to touch the lines to get an extremely nasty shock. Stay well away at all times. Keep back from the platform edgeTrains often travel through stations at high speed, and you're putting yourself at risk if you stand too close to the edge of the platform. Pay attention to the marking that indicate the safe standing distance, and, when your train arrives, wait until it's come to a complete stop before crossing the line to get on board. Watch your stepSome stations have been there a very long time and this means that the height of the train you're travelling on and the platform won't always match up exactly. Always go cautiously when getting on and off the train, and be sure to mind the gap'! Mind that childChildren of all ages are always keen to explore, but, as every parent will know, this love of adventure can sometimes mean they accidentally wander into danger. Always keep a close eye on your little one when you're anywhere near the tracks, and teach them about basic rail safety as soon as they're old enough to understand. |
Electricity and the Railway
Join Suzi and all her friends on her journey to the nature reserve. From learning the importance of staying with an adult, to understanding what a level crossing does and how to behave around the rail environment. Suitable for 3 to 6 years old.
Are you switched on for every journey you make? With a focus on developing decision making skills, pupils will learn to identify potential dangers on their own journeys, along with spotting risky behaviours in others. Suitable for 7 to 11 years old.
Part of a series of television adverts to warn of the dangers of level crossings. Suitable for 7 - 11 year olds but those with a sensitive nature may wish to watch with an adult.
LEVEL CROSSING - MUM IN A HURRY
LEVEL CROSSING - DOG WALKER IN DANGER
LEVEL CROSSING - CYCLISTS ON THE CROSSING
LEVEL CROSSING - TEENAGER DISTRACTED BY MUSIC
SEE TRACK, THINK TRAIN
**WARNING: Although the video is appropriate for children aged 7-11, watch it with an adult as the video on YouTube includes comments underneath that we can't monitor or disable.
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