Trains overhang the tracks by at least three feet in both directions and loose straps hanging from rail cars may extend even further. The only safe place to cross is at a designated public crossing with either a crossbuck, flashing red lights or a gate. If you cross at any other place, you are trespassing and can be ticketed or fined. Do not cross the tracks immediately after a train passes. A second train might be blocked by the first.
Trains can come from either direction.
Wait until you can see clearly around the first train in both directions. Flashing red lights signal that a train is approaching from either direction. You can be fined for failure to obey these signals. Never walk around or behind lowered gates at a crossing. DO NOT cross the tracks until the lights have stopped flashing and it is safe to do so.