Connecticut Operation Lifesaver - Railroad Safety
Connecticut Operation Lifesaver - Railroad Safety
NPS Communications
The Connecticut Department of Transportation and MTA Metro-North Railroad have expressed concerns about individuals crossing train tracks while walking to and from Roton Middle School and Brien McMahon High School. A reminder that walking on or beside ANY railroad tracks is ILLEGAL, and the only safe place to cross tracks is at designated public crossings with a crossbuck, flashing red lights or a gate.
Operation Lifesaver is the national non-profit rail safety education program dedicated to reducing tragic train incidents where persons are killed or injured while walking on railroad tracks or not obeying the signals crossings. See below for more resources to help you and your family stay safe around railroads.
Grades K-2
Train and Track – video story book.
Grades 3-5
Tracks Are For Trains, Not For Kids – video
Train Safety Savvy – virtual interactive presentation
Middle School
Are You In Control? - video
In the Interest of Safety – virtual presentation
Mainline Middle School – virtual presentation
High School
In the Interest of Safety – virtual presentation
Emergency Notification System – Amtrak on vimeo
Cheating Death – (strong content)
How to drive near Trains – Driver’s education