Risk of life on rails: Federal Police warns of tracking tracks!

Risk of life on rails: Federal Police warns of tracking tracks!

Flensburg, Deutschland - In the past few days there have been several incidents that attracted the attention of the federal police in Flensburg and Sylt. Again and again travelers keep unauthorized on the tracks of the train stations - a dangerous matter that requires the highest willingness to alert. For example, a 30-year-old man crossed the tracks in Keitum station to read the scoreboard on the opposite platform. A 50-year-old woman who wanted to cross the rails in the Flensburg train station to reach her train in Flensburg trained. Both people not only acquired a high risk, but also received an administrative offense indicator, such as [NDR] (https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/schleswig-holstein/wiederholt-menschen-unschen-unterweg, Regionflensburgnews-164.html) reported.

With the beginning of the warmer season, many people use fresh air. However, this also leads to an increase in those who are on rail systems, be it for photos, walks or as supposed abbreviations. Children and adolescents in particular are often careless and underestimate the dangers of track systems. The federal police therefore have the campaign "Be safe!" launched to inform about the dangers and correct behaviors at train stations. It is important that everyone involved, especially parents and teachers, actively contribute to prevention. Because security has top priority.

dangers on train systems

The Deutsche Bahn route network comprises impressive 33,300 kilometers and there are around 5,700 train stations across Germany. Despite the rules and numerous signs output, there is unfortunately always dangerous behavior. Many people expose unnecessary risks, be it to cross the tracks or climbing on parked trains. Deutsche Bahn works closely with the federal police to avoid clarification measures and avoid accidents.

The dangers of railway systems are considerable: 15,000 volts of heavy current flow in the electrical top lines - a touch would be life -threatening. In addition, trains have a long braking distance; At a speed of 100 km/h you need up to 1,000 meters to get to a standstill. Nevertheless, many travelers ignore the safety rules and enter prohibited areas. The risk of risking a fine of up to 5,000 euros or even getting a prison sentence of up to 10 years is often not aware of it.

Enlightenment and prevention

to draw attention to the dangers of railway systems, [Federal Police] (https://bundenpolizei.de/aktuelles/Sicherheit-auf-bahnlagelanlagen-tipps-der- Federal Police) and Deutsche Bahn. This includes information stands at train stations, teaching units for schools and the distribution of age -appropriate materials. As part of the “Safe” community campaign, the correct behavior at level crossings is also informed. With the help of social media and the video series "We want you to get there safely", young people in particular are sensitized.

The message is clear: entering track systems is prohibited and should only be carried out at approved transitions. It is the responsibility of each individual to protect yourself and others from unnecessary dangers and to be safely on the go.