Students learn lifesaving rail safety lessons.
The state’s regional passenger rail provider NSW TrainLink and rail safety charity TrackSAFE are joining forces in a new push to encourage educators to take advantage of free lesson resources on railway safety this school year.
TrackSAFE provides curriculum-aligned online resources while NSW TrainLink is supporting this through hands on opportunities for schools to visit and learn about rail safety at their local railway station in regional NSW.
TrackSAFE’s website offers the interactive and age-appropriate lessons including a Thomas and Friends module for preschoolers, a primary school kit featuring animated characters like ‘Safety Line and the ‘Safety Crew’, and a high school pack that encourages students to be safe and responsible around the rail network.
Additionally, an at-home guide is available to help parents and carers continue rai safety discussions beyond the classroom.
Alongside this collaboration with TrackSAFE, NSW TrainLink regularly visits schools, and hosts excursions to railway stations where students learn about safe behaviour at platforms, level crossings and on-board trains as well as the dangers of trespassing in the rail corridor.
The kit provides teachers with lesson plans that make learning about rail safety simple and fun. These engaging resources are a great way to reinforce essential safety awareness for students.
TrackSAFE is Australia’s only harm prevention charity focused on reducing deaths, injuries and near hits on the rail network and improving the wellbeing of rail employees.
Pre-schools, schools and other educators can access the TrackSAFE curriculum materials at https://tracksafefoundation.com.au/school-education/