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Safety around railway lines

Many organisations promote safety on and around New Zealand's railways, covering aspects ranging from safe driving behaviours around level crossings to discouraging people from trespassing on and around railways. We have drawn together information on rail safety for:

  • the public 
  • road controlling authorities
  • educators.

TrackSAFE and Rail Safety Week

TrackSAFE NZ is a charitable trust that aims to raise awareness about rail safety in New Zealand and educate the public on how to keep themselves safe around tracks and trains. They run public awareness campaigns and support Rail Safety Week.

Traffic control devices manual

This manual provides guidance on industry good practice including, where necessary, practice mandated by law.

Education resources

Curriculum resources to support New Zealand primary students learning to stay safe near railways, especially the electrified rail networks in Auckland and Wellington, and level crossings.

Traffic and travel information
Driver licences
Vehicles
Roads and rail
Commercial driving
Safety
Walking, cycling and public transport
Planning and investment