LEARNZ Rail safety: walk-drive-ride safe around rail podcast 2 of 3

The following questions were answered about rail and rail safety in Aotearoa New Zealand: 1. Compared to 100 years ago, are people at more risk from trains? 2. Apart from trains themselves, are there any other risks to people from the rail network (e.g. electrified wires)? 3. If I am just a citizen who has never been a passenger on a train, how does rail safety apply to me? 4. How is data informing what you do regarding rail safety? What are level crossings and are they the main focus? 5. What procedures do you have to help keep people safe around trains? 6. Are there bells and signs? Are there speed limits? Are drivers and staff trained and educated about safety? 7. Is there technology such as remote cameras at level crossings? Is it helping and if so, how do you know?What potential do you see for rail in our country? More at https://www.learnz.org.nz/railsafety203