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Rail Safety Week

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Rail Safety Week

September 18 to 24 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.

 

Posted by

Roy Kelley, Retired, Former Associate Broker, RE/MAX Realty Group

Gaithersburg, Maryland  

Sham Reddy CRS
Howard Hanna RE Services, Dayton, OH - Dayton, OH
CRS

Great peace of advice Roy!!! Thanks for sharing!!! We had a big disaster in Ohio a few months ago, they are still trying to clean up!!!

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.

Sep 23, 2023 12:39 PM
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

I don’t give railroad safety much thought because we live so far from the tracks. I do cross them ever so often and will heed your advice 🙂

Sep 23, 2023 02:12 PM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Roy,

There is a reason that school buses stop at every RR crossing.  Be vigilant when crossing tracks. 

Sep 23, 2023 03:04 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Roy... that statistic is beyond comprehension. We have quite a few railroad crossings in the Charlotte region... but can't say I've heard of any disasters in that regard.

Sep 24, 2023 05:30 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thank you very much for your comments. Your feedback is always welcome.

Sep 25, 2023 08:33 AM