Metrorail raising level crossing awareness on 15th international level crossing awareness day

The Gauteng Metrorail held its 15th International level crossing awareness day campaign at the Pienaarspoort on Thursday, June 15.

The campaign was held by the SAPS, Railway Police, United Commuters Voice and the Railway Safety Regulator.

IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY AT ROADS AND RAIL LEVEL CROSSINGS

Gauteng Metrorail spokesperson Lillian Mofokeng said that the campaign wanted to raise awareness about the importance of safety at roads and rail level crossings.

“Commuters are advised to always approach the level crossing with caution.”

By being cautious, Mofokeng said that at the train station, when the red flag is raised by the security officials, commuters must not attempt to cross because that is a sign of a train approaching.

At certain level crossings such as the Pretoria North level crossing, commuters are advised not to cross when booms are down.

Mofokeng said that the most common safety tip that commuters ignore is drivers get impatient and try to overtake other vehicles waiting at the level crossing to try to beat the train, which can endanger their lives.

“So commuters must always remember that the train always has right of way.

“When walking with children, residents must hold their hands while crossing to the other side.

“Commuters must always adhere to the railway safety rules and refrain from wearing headsets when crossing the railway tracks.”

Mofokeng pleaded with taxi drivers using the Pienaarspoort level crossing to always wait until the train passes before trying to cross.

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