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Rail Safety Week in Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Rail Safety Week in Gaithersburg, Maryland

September 20 – 26 is Rail Safety Week. Did you know that every three hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train? Help us stop track tragedies. Always be cautious when approaching railroad crossings, obey the laws and never trespass (even to take a quick selfie!), and know what to do if your vehicle is stuck. Learn more about rail safety here

This is a City of Gaithersburg, Maryland announcement.

 

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Dahlia, Brookside Gardens, Wheaton, Maryland USA
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Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

Hi Roy Kelley .  There are reasons that school buses always stop at train crossings.  Good reminder on your post.

Sep 24, 2021 12:37 PM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Roy-I can remember in Delray when the fast rains started operating there were a number of accidents on the track. this is good information to get out. 

Sep 24, 2021 05:50 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Roy,

I had no idea as to the frequency or rail accidents.  I am always learning something new.  Enjoy the weekend. A

Sep 24, 2021 07:29 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I had no idea that there were that many instances of rail tragedies in the U.S., Roy!

Sep 25, 2021 05:25 PM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This photograph was well received when I posted it in a number of Facebook groups.

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Sep 26, 2021 11:54 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. It is always good to hear from you.

Sep 27, 2021 06:34 AM