B1 – Intermediate
Trains are very convenient way to travel from one place to another. However, without proper caution, train stations could be a dangerous place too.
British Transport Police and Network Rail started a campaign on safety at train or railway stations.
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Discussion Questions:
- What are some of the examples of safety campaigns around trains mentioned on the audio?
- What safety campaigns around train stations do you know of?
- What rules should you follow at a train station?
- How safe are train stations in your country? Give details.
- Talk about an accident that has happened at a train station.
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1- People crossing at intersections when they shouldn’t, or someone trying to cross the intersection on a bicycle and crashing into the barrier.
2- Audio announcements warning people not to approach the end of the platform when a train is approaching, because it’s dangerous.
3- Follow the audio and visual announcements.
4- They are quite safe, but there are always people who don’t respect the rules.
5- I remember once a person fell off the platform because they fainted. The train driver saw what happened, and there were people signaling for him to stop, so luckily he was able to brake in time.
1. What are some of the examples of safety campaigns around trains mentioned on the audio? The safety campaign mentioned on the audio is name Operation Look.
2. What safety campaigns around train stations do you know of? I know of none currently.
3. What rules should you follow at a train station? First of all, you should follow the indications provided by staff. Secondly, follow the basic rules of common sense, such as not blocking the doors, not crossing the railways and being aware of your belongings.
3. How safe are train stations in your country? Give details. I think most of train stations in my country are very safe. In medium or big cities, you need to pass controls in order to access the railways, so there are not a lot of risks regarding uncontrolled passengers. Maybe in small villages, where the access is not so well controlled, there can be more risks, but in general, train stations are quite safe.
4. Talk about an accident that has happened at a train station. I have not heard of any accidents lately, but I remember an accident that happened several years ago, which involved several teens and alcohol, they died trying to pass through an unauthorized crossing. It was a really imprudent action that ended with their death.
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What are some of the examples of safety campaigns around trains mentioned on the audio?
Operation look
What safety campaigns around train stations do you know of?
In my country it is no allowed to cross the rails ,In many stations the goverment has built tunnels
What rules should you follow at a train station?
you should keep away from the border and pay attention when the train is comming
How safe are train stations in your country? Give details.
I remmember when I was a child there was not protection , I put some coins on the rails to see how they were transformed . Nowadays all is very secure , There are fences to protect the access
Talk about an accident that has happened at a train station.
sometimes when the train is broken some people cross the rails and it is very dangerous. I have seen that some people suicide by throwing to the tracks
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1. Some of the examples are videos with people in a crossing who are not careful.
2. There are security campaigns that show there are more security persons for greater security, and more communication systems to prevent problems.
3. Some rules are for example:
Don’t block the doors
Watch your backpack
Keep the exits clear
Do not attempt to board a moving train
4. I believe train stations are safe in my country. There are security checks. There are security guards. The exits are well marked. There are security cameras.
5. I remember the biggest terrorist attack in Spain was on trains. On March 11, 2004. There was a bomb attack and many deaths. It’s the worst I know. There has been another one caused by speeding.
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