Stop Track Tragedies

Introduction

#STOPTrackTragedies tells the stories of people who have been personally affected by railway crossing and trespassing incidents. Through these stories, the 2023 campaign reminds Canadians that unsafe behaviour around tracks and trains — whether it’s using tracks as a shortcut or a recreational path, train-hopping, ignoring railway signs and signals, or being distracted at crossings — isn’t worth the risk.

On this page, you can watch all of the videos from this year and previous years’ #STOPTrackTragedies campaigns. You can also download resources to learn about rail safety and how to talk to your loved ones about staying safe.

Tanner’s story

There is no ‘Undo’ Button when it’s you vs. a train, and no room for error around tracks and trains. We’re driving that message home to young people, reaching them where they are. Tanner’s story is a stark reminder of what’s at stake.

This is Charlie’s story.

Rail incidents affect loved ones, entire communities, and, yes, #LawEnforcement professionals and #FirstResponders.

Jamie’s son, Dylan, loved making art. But no pastime was worth risking his life on the railway tracks.

Janice’s son, Jacob, had his headphones on as he approached a rail crossing on his walk home. But no song was worth the risk.

helpful resources

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Below you'll find some helpful rail safety resources. To access all of our other resources, click here.

General rail safety tips pamphlet

Whether you are on foot, in a car, or riding a bike or an off-road vehicle, staying safe around railway tracks and property is all about knowing the rules. Be sure to follow these tips—they could save your life.

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