MDOT Rail

Tweets from the Michigan Department of Transportation about freight and passenger rail in Michigan. Call 911 to report emergencies.

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

As we finish #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek, it's important to remind photographers not to take pictures on railroad tracks. Trains can appear at anytime and with tragic results if people are not paying attention. Stay off and stay alive! #railsafety #stoptracktragedies

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

.#SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek Cross tracks at designated crossings. Walking on railroad property is illegal and considered trespassing. At minimum it could lead to a ticket from law enforcement, or at worst case, it could lead to injury or death. #stoptracktragedies #railsafety

[Rail Passengers Association @RailPassengers]

Joint statement from the Association and our friends at @AllAboardOhio on next week's event in Toledo, OH.

https://t.co/sPYpka2120

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

#FBF Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad passenger trains on the Grand Rapids – Traverse City – Petoskey route passing through the Baldwin area in the early 1960s. Photos by and courtesy of Rick Burn. #railhistory

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

Michigan has so many beautiful #recreationaltrails for bicycles, ATVs, snowmobiles, other vehicles. Don't trespass on railroads and connected property. #seetracksthinktrainweek #railsafety @MichiganDNR

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

Watch our See Tracks? Think Train® Safety Guide come to life and teach kids about transit safety in a fun, memorable way!

Know a young transit rider? Share this video with them, and help spread the message of safe choices around tracks and trains. #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

Are you a #transit or passenger rail rider? Take the #TransitSafetyPledge and always stay alert around railroad tracks and trains. #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies https://t.co/fRr1Tiz6hM

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

#ProfessionalDrivers, know how to spot low ground clearances at railroad crossings. Always expect a train. #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies #Truckers

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

Many unfortunate incidents involve vehicles stopped on a railroad crossing, often with tragic results. If there is a nearby road intersection or not enough clearance beyond the tracks, do not stop on the tracks! #seetracksthinktrainweek #RailSafety

[QLINE Detroit @qlinedetroit]

This week, QLINE is joining transit and rail organizations across the country in recognizing See Tracks? Think Train Week.

Whether you’re riding QLINE, walking along Woodward or driving near the tracks, staying alert and following signs and signals helps keep everyone safe.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing simple reminders for staying safe around QLINE and its tracks.

https://t.co/IrfZpGveJX

[QLINE Detroit @qlinedetroit]

It’s Rail Safety Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about staying safe around tracks, streetcars and rail crossings.

Today, QLINE is recognizing the Detroit Police Department and the important role our work together plays in keeping our riders, employees and community safe.

Thank you to DPD and all of our public safety partners for working alongside us to promote safety on QLINE and along Woodward Avenue.

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

The blue emergency notification sign located at every railroad crossing can be a lifesaver to accurately report the location of a problem or incident to a railroad company. #seetracksthinktrainweek #stoptracktragedies #railsafety

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

Driving an RV or towing a camper?
✅ Know your vehicle length, ensure you can clear the tracks completely.
⛔ Never stop on the tracks.
👀 Stay alert around railroad crossings.
🚗 Know what to do if stalled or stuck.
Safe travels start with smart choices! https://t.co/kwa9fe9HLY

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

You think you can hear a train coming down the track? Trains are faster and quieter than you think. Pay attention, stay off the tracks and cross safely at designated crossings. #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #railsafety

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

Today, we thank #LawEnforcement and #FirstResponders across the U.S. and Canada for sharing #RailSafetyEducation messages directly with their communities during #OperationClearTrack. #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek #STOPTrackTragedies

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

Operation Lifesaver kicked off #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek in Kalamazoo with messages from the organization's leaders, state legislators and law enforcement officers about the importance of being safe around railroad tracks. #Railsafety @olinational

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

If your vehicle gets stuck or stalls on the tracks, get everyone out and far away immediately. Call the number on the Blue and White sign and share the crossing ID number with the dispatcher. No sign? Dial 911. #STOPTrackTragedies https://t.co/387kMi56vJ

[MDOT Rail @MDOT_Rail]

National #SeeTracksThinkTrainWeek kicks off in Kalamazoo at 10 a.m. on Sept. 21 @Amtrak train station on Burdick Street. #StopTrackTragedies and #RailSafetyEducation https://t.co/VX8mK1SIVX

[Operation Lifesaver @olinational]

Hear from Maurice, a seasoned locomotive engineer, as he shares a powerful firsthand account. His story is a reminder of why making safe choices around tracks and trains matters, every time.
#SeeTracksThinkTrain
#RailSafetyEducation #STOPTrackTragedies

[Michigan DOT @MichiganDOT]

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