The Niles Police Department wants to promote safety for both motorists and pedestrians around railroad tracks. Please be proactive to keep a tragedy from occurring either on or around railroad tracks. To remain safe please follow the ten tips, offered by Operation Lifesaver, when crossing railroad tracks:
- Walking or playing on train tracks is dangerous and illegal.
- Be prepared to stop at crossings.
- Cross train tracks at designated highway/railroad crossings.
- Look for the crossbuck sign, lights or gates at crossings.
- Listen for warning bells and whistles.
- Obey the signals.
- If one train passes, make sure a second train is not approaching on another track in the same or opposite direction.
- Obey the directions of a police officer or member of a train crew directing traffic at a crossing.
- Cross the tracks in low gear; do not change gears while crossing.
- If your vehicle stalls on the tracks, get out quickly and move away from the vehicle and tracks; call the emergency number posted at or near the crossing, and call 911.