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ÖBB raises awareness for safe behavior on railway facilities with its safety campaign "Watch out for yourself"

ÖBB raises awareness for safe behavior on railway facilities with its safety campaign &quote;Watch out for yourself&quote;
photo: Harald Eisenberger / ÖBB/ÖBB raises awareness for safe behavior on railway facilities with its safety campaign "Watch out for yourself"
18 / 10 / 2022

Rail travel is considered one of the safest modes of transportation, but it still requires passengers to follow certain safety rules to prevent accidents. As autumn begins and thousands of students start traveling by train again, Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) is raising awareness of safe behavior with their safety campaign "Watch out for yourself."

While trains are generally safe, railway operations have their unique risks and dangers, which passengers need to recognize and take responsibility for their safety. ÖBB's "Watch out for yourself" safety campaign aims to make people aware of the importance of using railway facilities safely.

Safety is a significant issue, and the statistics demonstrate the importance of it. The number of accidents in track areas across Austria has reduced significantly by 60% since 2012, while the number of fatal accidents decreased by almost 70% in the same period. The province of Salzburg reported no accidents due to trespassing on tracks and one incident at railway crossings that resulted in no injuries.

Rail travel poses some dangers that people might not be aware of. Trains have a long stopping distance, which is why it is important to stay at a safe distance. Additionally, electricity is a significant danger to consider. Traction current, a high-voltage current, flows through the overhead lines that can be lethal, and falling below a certain distance can lead to a fatal electric shock.

The "Watch out for yourself" campaign emphasizes personal responsibility, especially among young adults and adolescents, who often endanger their lives and risk serious injuries out of ignorance and recklessness. As they represent a significant portion of regular train passengers, they are also important multipliers who can pass on safety messages to their families and friends. As an urgent warning, but without pointing fingers, four themed subjects were designed in the ÖBB campaign that visualizes the serious consequences of careless behavior:

  • Crossing the track is life-threatening!
  • Wait behind the safety line! Stations are not playgrounds.
  • The traction current is a high-voltage current - caution, danger to life!
  • Caution - railway crossing!
  • Safety presentations at schools

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