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.
 

Featured Video

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.

2023 CAMPAIGN

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

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.

Download


Kids activity sheet

Teach kids some rail safety basics with this activity sheet!

Download

all stories

Samantha's Story
Laura's Story
Maurice's Story
Kennedy's Story
Ashley's Story
Kailynn's Story
Chris' Story
Scott's Story
Tristan's Story
Rob's Story
Tiffany's Story
Michael's Story
Nevin and Angèle's Story
Kevin's Story
John's Story

Help us #STOPTrackTragedies

Remind your loved ones to stay rail safe by sharing this page on social media.