At Stations

When travelling with young children or babies around train platforms always remember the following safety tips:

• Position the buggy or stroller at right angles to the platform edge, to minimise the risk of it rolling onto the tracks
• Securely fasten your child into the buggy before getting on the train
• If you have taken the child out of the buggy, always keep hold of the child’s hand when boarding the train
• Ask the train guard for assistance with the buggy or stroller if you need it
• It is a good idea to board the train near to the guard so he/she can see you clearly
• Be careful of the gap between the platform and the train

Teach your children about how they can keep themselves safe:

• Discourage them from playing on train platforms
• Talk to them about the risks of the railway and how they can keep themselves safe around platforms
• Make sure they know to always stand well behind the yellow line until the train has come to a complete stop
• Explain that they should never play on railway tracks because they are out of bounds and very dangerous