How to report close calls and improve rail site safety

🚆 Railway Safety Matters 🚆 ⚠️ Did you know that reporting close calls can prevent major incidents and even save lives? Every near-miss is an opportunity to make rail sites safer for everyone. 📖 We've just published a new blog: 👉 Why Making Close Calls Is Essential for Rail Site Safety 🔗 Read it here: https://lnkd.in/ddHRetYP 💬 Don't just pass by—your awareness could be the difference that protects lives and infrastructure. #RailwaySafety #CloseCalls #Infrastructure #WorkplaceSafety

Rail crossings are where communities and the railway meet — and where safety demands our full attention. Every sign, every signal, every lowered gate is more than an instruction; it’s a safeguard for lives. Trespassing and ignoring warning signals remain leading causes of preventable incidents. This Rail Safety Week, let’s remember that patience and vigilance at crossings protect not just ourselves, but everyone who depends on the rail network. Safety is always worth the wait. #RailSafety #RailSafetyWeek #SafetyCulture #RailIndustry #TRACCS #TransitRail #RailIndustryCanada #RailwayIndustry #TRACCSCommunity

Understanding our rigid rail systems: A side-by-side comparison 💪⬇️ Not all rigid rails are the same, and knowing which rail is right for your project is crucial to the safety and integrity of your height access package. Watch this video where our technical manager, Murray, breaks down what you need to know before choosing your system and what sets them apart. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbyCHhzE MAXIMUM SAFETY. MINIMUM FUSS. #kattsafe #heightsafety #fallprotection #maximumsafety #minimumfuss #heightaccess #rail #rigidrail

US Grade Crossing Safety: USD250M Boost for Rail Infrastructure $250M grant boosts national railway grade crossing safety. Upgrades to over 500 crossings planned. https://lnkd.in/dY3ZAW2X #RailSafetyUpgrades #NationalMobility #InfrastructureImprovements #TrackProgress #RailwaySafety #GradeCrossingSafety

US Grade Crossing Safety: USD250M Boost for Rail Infrastructure $250M grant boosts national railway grade crossing safety. Upgrades to over 500 crossings planned. https://lnkd.in/dkFXKNwW #RailSafetyUpgrades #NationalMobility #InfrastructureImprovements #TrackProgress #RailwaySafety #GradeCrossingSafety

Safety and precision around rail crossings is critical. Our team recently delivered traffic management at Uttoxeter Road, Stone, working in close collaboration with Network Rail. Operating in such sensitive environments requires thorough planning, strict compliance, and seamless communication. Comprehensive risk assessments Detailed Method statements and site briefings Coordination with all parties on site Professional traffic management to keep works and the public safe These projects highlight the importance of preparation and teamwork. From early planning stages to final implementation, every measure is taken to safeguard rail operations, road users, and our operatives. At RouteOne Traffic Management, we are proud to consistently deliver safe, compliant, and professional TM. No matter how complex the environment. #TrafficManagement #NetworkRail #HighwaySafety #RAMS #Infrastructure #RouteOneTM #SafetyFirst #Collaboration

Modern safety on the railway weren’t just born from innovation. It was born from the results of failures. Hatfield. Potters Bar. Grayrigg. Three derailments. Three lessons—each learned too late. Track safety didn’t evolve by choice. It evolved because risk was underestimated, inspections were missed, and the system failed to respond in time. Today’s digital inspections, remote monitoring, and design standards exist because of what came before. Watch the full video to understand how tragedy reshaped Britain’s approach to railway safety: https://lnkd.in/eurTEmtK #BuiltOnTragedy #TrackSafety #RailwayInspection #RCM #HatfieldCrash #PottersBarCrash #GrayriggCrash #InfrastructureLessons #RailwayEngineering #PWayEngineer P.S. New to railway track geometry? My free email course is the perfect starting point—clear, simple, and easy to follow. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/ekBvhm-z

From National Operator to Collapse — The Change Hatfield Forced Hatfield didn’t just change engineering standards. It changed who ran Britain’s rail network. In 2000, a section of rail with known Rolling Contact Fatigue failed catastrophically. Four people were killed. The network ground to a halt under months of emergency speed restrictions. The costs and disruption destroyed public and industry confidence in Railtrack — the private company responsible for maintaining the national rail infrastructure. By 2002, Railtrack was gone. Network Rail took its place, with critical maintenance brought under direct control. It’s rare for a national infrastructure operator to collapse. Hatfield forced it. Watch the full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eurTEmtK #HatfieldCrash #Railtrack #NetworkRail #RailwayMaintenance #InfrastructureReform #RailwaySafety P.S. New to railway engineering? My FREE Guide to Cant eBook is the perfect place to start. Grab yours here: https://bit.ly/CantPDF

A new report has demonstrated how the Light Rail Safety & Standards Board (LRSSB) is responsible for driving tramway safety is delivering added value to the sector while reducing accident risks. Over the past year, the organisation has delivered on a series of landmark projects that have saved the sector an estimated £2.6 million, when compared to the cost of operators and other organisations working independently. #railnews #railways #ukrail #rail https://lnkd.in/e9w3HE4t

It’s #SeeTracksThinkTrains week. All week long, we’ll be highlighting rail safety tips to help #StopTrackTragedies. Stay alert near light rail tracks and crossings. Stay aware, stay away, and stay safe.