Safety Tips

At the station

Check the timetable carefully to confirm late night train and weekend train times
Avoid running at stations, especially in wet weather
Keep your belongings with you at all times
If you see anything suspicious, please report it to staff at manned stations or at unman stations (or manned stations outside of normal operating hours) use the yellow orange button point located on the station platform
Remember that for your safety rollerblading, skateboarding, bicycle riding, playing with and drinking alcohol are not permitted on the station platform
Don't rush when moving up or down stairs or escalators. Concentrate on your footing t avoid stumbling or losing your balance.
Keep to the left on escalators.
Stay behind the marked yellow/white platform edge lines whilst waiting on the platforms.

Always use proper paths and official pedestrian crossings to enter and leave a station cross from one platform to another.
Only step over the yellow safety line when the train has stopped
Never try to catch a moving train or hold onto the door handles when the train has star to move
Give way to passengers disembarking before boarding the train
When boarding the train, mind the gap between the train and the platform
When the warning signal sounds to alert that the doors will be closing, ensure you kee clear and do not obstruct the doors

If you are travelling alone sit near the front of the train
Choose to sit in carriages with other customers rather than by yourself
Pre-plan your journey and sign up for SMS updates to keep informed of service chang
When waiting for a train, stand in well-lit areas, preferably in or near the shelter
Refrain from or listen to music on a lower volume at night so that you can stay aware c night environment
If you feel at all vulnerable at an unmanned station, use the Emergency Help Point to b the attention of the CCTV Operator to you while waiting for the train
Check the MAXX Timetables before coming to the station to reduce the risk of long wa times along

Always use formed pedestrian crossings or keep on the footpath at road level crossing
When there are no alarm bells or flashing lights always stop and look both ways to se train is coming
If a train is coming wait for the train to pass before crossing the tracks
If you cannot see far enough along the track in both directions always wait for alarm be and flashing lights to stop before you cross
Two tracks can mean two trains. If a train has stopped at a station or if a train has just past, the alarms could be going because of a second train in the other direction.

Never walk down the tracks - it is dangerous and illegal with a maximum fine of $10,000
Never use railway bridges - there is only enough space for trains
Be aware that some trains extend well beyond the track - you can be hit even if you are some distance from the tracks
A fast train creates a vacuum which can suck you in if you are too close

For more information about rail safety, please visit www.railsafety.co.nz