Canberrans are asked to remember their personal responsibilities while on or around the light rail corridor this Rail Safety Week.
“Rail Safety Week is an important annual reminder for all Canberrans to stay alert and limit their distractions when crossing the tracks or using light rail,” said Minister for Transport and City Services Chris Steel.
“With more than 13 million passenger boardings since light rail started operating in 2019 and construction now well underway on the next stage, it’s important we don’t forget our personal responsibilities for ensuring the safety of ourselves and others when you’re around the tracks.
“This means staying behind the yellow line while waiting on light rail platforms, stopping to look both ways before you cross light rail tracks and paying attention when on the corridor by putting away phones and taking off headphones.”
To mark the beginning of Rail Safety Week, four new light rail safety wraps designed by local students will be unveiled.
These have been designed by students Caroline Austin and Jose Arbelaez from Dickson College, Chaerin Hwang from Gungahlin College and Amelie Lawless from Merici College.
“The designs each provide a unique and colourful interpretation of light rail safety messaging. They will be on two of our light rail vehicles for the next year and are a great example of the emerging talent in our local schools,” said Minister Steel.
“We are also giving Canberrans the opportunity to vote for their favourite design from 32 shortlisted submissions. Student posters will be displayed onboard two light rail vehicles with QR codes the public can scan to vote for their favourite design.”
Rail Safety Week is an annual community awareness week held in Australia and New Zealand. Now in its 18th year, this TrackSAFE initiative aims to create a heightened awareness of the importance of rail safety.
