Rail Safety in New Zealand
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RAILWAY SAFETY IN NEW ZEALAND
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CHRIS CAIRNS FOUNDATION
Formed in 2006 after Louise Cairns died in a level
crossing collision
Our aims:
to raise awareness and educate about rail safety
to reduce the deaths and injuries caused by level crossing collisions
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RAIL SAFETY ISSUES
This presentation will cover:
Keeping safe while walking near railway lines
Safe behaviour around vehicle level crossings
The dangers of distraction
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KEY FACTS ABOUT TRAINS
Trains are heavy
Trains cannot swerve
They take a long time to stop
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FAST AND CLOSE
Trains move faster than you think
They are often closer than they look
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LEVEL CROSSINGS
Where roads and railways intersect
Level crossings may be “active” or passive”
Trains always have right of way
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PEDESTRIAN LEVEL CROSSINGS
Use pedestrian crossings only Stop, look and listen for trains Wait for bells and lights to stop before crossing Cross only if there are no trains coming
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SHORTCUTS ARE DANGEROUS
Only cross at official pedestrian crossings
Trespassing is illegal
Maximum fine $10,000
Or Death
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BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS
Maximum fine$10,000
Maximum Penalty -
Death
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LEVEL CROSSING SAFETY
Slow down
Stop, look and listen for trains
Follow the warning signs
Be aware of your surroundings
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TUNNELS ARE FOR TRAINS
There is only enough room for a train in a tunnel
Never walk through or play in a railway tunnel
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RAIL SAFETY STATISTICS
271 collisions between cars and trains in last 10 years
1400 level crossings in New Zealand – only half of these have bells and alarms or barrier arms
Around 700 crossings are protected by Give Way or Stop Signs
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This presentation brought to you byKiwiRail and the
Chris Cairns Foundation
