LOS ANGELES /California Newswire/ — The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) observes Rail Safety Month each September by reminding everyone that “Safety Begins with You” and encouraging the public to practice safe behavior around Metro trains and tracks. To kick off Rail Safety Month 2025, Metro’s Rail Safety Education Program team will partner with Metrolink and Amtrak to hold a pop-up event at L.A. Union Station.
To kick off Rail Safety Month, Metro’s Rail Safety Education Program team will partner with Metrolink and Amtrak to hold a pop-up event at L.A. Union Station’s East Portal where the public can learn about ways to stay safe around trains while walking, rolling or driving. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Throughout the month, Metro’s Safetyville videos, which are animated public service announcements to promote rail safety, will be shared across social media platforms including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. The popular series depicts cartoon characters in a fictional place called “Safetyville” who suffer consequences for unsafe behavior around trains and aim to encourage riders to be mindful of safety rules and make responsible decisions to avoid accidents and injuries. For 2025, Metro has created two new Safetyville videos reminding the public to remove headphones near tracks and trains and to stop behind the limit line and obey all signals.
Angelenos and visitors will see rail safety messages in English and Spanish on wrapped light rail trains traveling on the A Line throughout the system. Metro will also participate in community events to remind everyone of these essential safety tips:
- Always stand behind the yellow line.
- Always look both ways when crossing train tracks.
- Never walk on train tracks.
- Never go around lowered gates.
- Don’t jump from the platform.
- Never run to catch the train.
- Pull down your hoodie and remove your headphones near tracks and trains.
- Don’t ride bikes, scooters, or skateboards on the platform.
- Motorists should always stop behind the limit line and obey all signals.
- Never make illegal left turns in front of oncoming trains.
Metro’s Rail Safety Programs are designed to increase awareness of rail safety through educational programs, workshops and travel orientations held year-round in the communities along Metro’s light rail lines (A, E and K Lines). To learn more, visit metro.net/railsafety.
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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility through its Vision 2028 Plan. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on a fleet of 2,200 low-emission buses and seven rail lines.
