Trust Me Rail Level Crossing Safety Campaign

The campaign involves safety posters at stations, radio advertising, newspaper advertising, a local mailbox flier drop to residents, newsletters to all schools near the Western Line, and social media promotion.

Safety ambassadors will also be handing out safety information at high-usage crossings at peak times prior to the Western Line timetable changes.

From Monday, 9 May 2016, more passenger trains will be running between Britomart and Swanson:

• During peak times, trains will travel in both directions every 10 minutes (12 trains per hour)
• Between peak times, trains will travel in both directions every 20 minutes (6 trains per hour).
• Off-peak (evenings and weekends), trains will travel in both directions every 30 minutes (4 trains per hour).
• Freight services will also continue to operate.

Safety advice for pedestrians

• Take extra care and stay alert when crossing the tracks.
• Remember to always obey the warning signs at the crossing – if lights are flashing or bells are ringing, one or more trains are coming.
• Stop and look for trains both ways up and down the tracks.
• Stay focused. Take off your headphones and put away your phone when near railway tracks.
• If there’s a pedestrian swing gate, wait until the gate opens fully before crossing.
• Don’t assume an approaching train will stop at the station – some trains pass through stations without stopping (freight and not-in-service trains).