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Stay alive. Stay off the tracks.

22 people were killed by trains in Massachusetts in 2024.

Don't become a statistic.

Learn more at OLI.org

The numbers don't lie.

It takes the average train over a mile to stop. 
Some trains can travel over 100 miles per hour.
Trains can overhang the tracks by 3 or more feet per side.
1 in 2 incidents occur near warning equipment, like gates and lights.
More than 1,000 people die every year from being struck by trains.

View more safety stats at OLI.org

Learn about safety at rail stations

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Learn about safety at railroad crossings

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Learn about safety around streetcars

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Rail Safety Tips from DPU

Always expect a train.
Only cross train tracks at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings.
At a station, stay behind the yellow tactile line when a train is approaching.
Don't walk or drive around warning gates when they're down.
Stay alert around train tracks.
 

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