This is especially true in commuter and light rail passenger service. Do not cross the tracks immediately after a train has cleared the crossing. There might be a second train coming in either direction or on another track that you cannot see because the first train blocks your vision. Wait until the first train has traveled away from you so that you can see clearly in both directions. If there are flashing red lights at the crossing, never move until the lights stop flashing.
Train tracks are dangerous.
Nearly 4,000 of these were killed or injured while walking on the tracks, the trestles or around rail yards and equipment. Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is a nationwide, nonprofit public awareness program whose 49 state coordinators send thousands of volunteers to deliver a safety message to young people, business leaders, driving school teachers, professional truck drivers and school bus drivers. OL-trained and certified speakers come from all walks of life. Today Operation Lifesaver's partners include federal, state and local governments, highway safety organizations, law enforcement and the nations railroads and their suppliers. The Railroad Commission of Texas is an active partner in the Texas Operation Lifesaver program.