Rail Safety
Stay Safe Around Tracks – Every Time, Every Place
Rail safety is everyone's responsibility. Whether you're driving, walking, cycling, or commuting, it's important to stay alert and follow the rules around trains and tracks. In New Zealand, trains can’t stop quickly — but you can. One simple decision can save your life or someone else's. Learn how to stay safe, make smart choices, and help protect your community.
Resources
Here is range of resources developed by Kiwirail, TrackSafe Foundation and NZTA to help you speak up and take the lead on rail safety. Whether you're planning a school presentation, a social media post, or a creative campaign, these tools will help you raise awareness and keep your peers safe around trains and tracks
'Pick Your Pathway' - Rail Safety PowerPoint (Transdev Wellington Trains)
Test your knowledge about how to keep yourself safe around Wellington trains with this interactive slideshow.
'Pick Your Pathway' - Rail Safety PowerPoint (AT Auckland trains)
Test your knowledge about how to keep yourself safe around Auckland trains with this interactive slideshow.
Slideshow for years 9-13
This educational slideshow is a great introduction to keeping safe around the rail corridor.
Rail Safety Activities
Check out these slides for some awesome activity ideas that you can run in your school to educate your peers about rail safety.
Rail Level Crossing stats and facts
Looking for some statistics on railway level crossing incidents? Check out this slideshow for all the insights.
Rail Safety graphic Novel - Fast Tracks, Smart Moves is aimed at Year 7-8 students. This resource explores rail safety through the illustrated story of three school students who walk and ride around their neighbourhood.
Throughout this interactive story, students will make decisions relating to how to behave around train tracks. Suitable for whole-class or small group activities.
Community Rail Safety Awards
The Community Rail Safety Awards, run by KiwiRail and TrackSAFE, recognise secondary students who go the extra mile to promote rail safety in their schools and communities. Whether it’s through a campaign, presentation, or awareness event, these awards celebrate young people making a real difference. Prizes include Prezzy cards and funded spots at SADD Conference in 2026!
To enter, participate in a rail safety awareness activity or campaign and then send a descriptive summary of what you did (up to 400 words) in PDF format to contactus@kiwirail.co.nz with the subject line ‘KiwiRail/TrackSAFE Community Rail Safety Award Application’.
Open to all NZ secondary students, with applications open from 15th August through to 30th September 2025.
Check out the info below for full details or contact your SADD Programme Delivery Lead.
Check out these docs for the detailed information about the awards
Download these posters to help advertise this opportunity around your school!
