Confronting footage of recent near hit incidents between pedestrians and vehicles, and trains and trams is available to view below in a bid to help reduce the rising number of near hit incidents on South Australian railways.
So far this year there have been 76 near hits reported on Adelaide Metro’s train network, up from 54 the same time last year.
The Seaford rail line has reported an increase of nearly 60%. Our tram network has recorded 77 near hits this year.
Every one of these was avoidable.
The shocking vision of reckless or careless pedestrians and motorists is being released to encourage safer behaviour around Adelaide trains, trams and railway lines.
The campaign spotlights risky behaviour with the Real life doesn’t rewind videos playing at Adelaide Railway Stations, on social media, television and location targeted messaging.
Near hits and collisions have long lasting impacts, not only for those injured or killed and their families but for the train and tram drivers and their families, emergency service workers and the wider community.
Audio from Adelaide Metro train and tram drivers is included to highlight the impact these near hits can have on their day-to-day work life.
A typical passenger train weighs around 140 tonnes and can travel at speeds up to 110km/h. If the emergency brake is activated, a train at full speed needs 470 metres of track to stop safely.
A tram can weigh around 40 tonnes. When travelling at 50km/h, it takes around 30 metres to stop under emergency braking.
Most children are likely to come across train and tram lines at some stage in their life.
Just like learning to cross the road, staying safe on and around rail is a skill for life.
TrackSAFE has partnered with Thomas & Friends to help preschool and early childhood students to learn how to stay safe on and around rail.
Check out these exciting new resources and remember:
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