1. Rail SafetyKeeping safe around thenew electric trains.

2. 2New Electric Trains Our rail network is changing Aucklands electric trains are here 3. 3Electric Trains Electric trains are faster and quieter than diesel-poweredtrains. The best way to stay safe around electric trains is toremain focused at all times.Look for trains in both directions before crossing thetracks and always wait for the bells and lights to stopbefore crossing. 4. 4How close can a train get before youhear it? Find a partner. Decide who is A and who is B Person A have back to screen and B face A and thescreen Person A. When you hear the train take a step to theside. Person B watch the timer on the screen and see howmany seconds were left on the clock when A moved. 5. 5 Diesel Train 6. 6 When you have headphones on and you are listeningto music it is harder to hear. A and B swap places. Lets try again.Headphones 7. 7 Diesel Train Listening To Music 8. 8What about electric trains? Stay with B standing with back to the screen. Now lets see about an electric train. 9. 9Electric Train 10. 10 When you have headphones on and you are listeningto music it is harder to hear. A and B swap places. Lets try again.Headphones 11. 11Electric Train Listening To Music 12. 12Electric TrainsThe new trains are faster and quieter, so youneed to watch out.Always cross at proper crossingsAlways look both waysTrains can be faster than they look. Always wait for them!Stay off the tracksStay behind the yellow lines on platformsAnd, never muck around near trains! 13. 13Electric TrainsWith modern technology it may be hard tohear a train approaching.Always remove your Ipod or mp3 player whennear railway tracks and never talk on a mobilephone while around railway tracks. 14. 14Electric Trains The wires for our new electrictrains carry 25000 volts. That is 100 times more powerfulthan your power at home. You can be electrocuted if youcome close to them without eventouching them. 15. 15Electric TrainsEnjoy the trains and stay safe.