Federal police warn: track systems are not a place for dangerous games

life -saving information on safety on rail systems

Nürnberg (ots)

At the beginning of the summer holidays in Bavaria on July 29, the safety on rail facilities is increasingly in focus. The Federal Police sends urgent warnings in particular to parents to clarify their children about the dangers in track areas. These preventive measures are not only necessary, but also of great importance for the safety of many young people.

The dangers of train systems

rail systems have a special attraction for children and adolescents who are often looking for exciting leisure activities or photo motifs for social networks. However, this curiosity can have fatal consequences. In the past few weeks there have been tragic incidents - including two seriously injured and a dead - that impressively indicate the dangers that plays the game with life on rail facilities. The overhead lines that lead up to 15,000 volts are an enormous risk. It is important to know that you don't even have to touch the ladder in order to get in mortal danger: a current rollover can already take place over 1.5 meters.

Apell of the Federal Police: Security is going on

The federal police have therefore formulated numerous preventive messages to draw attention to young people. It is a clear request to stay away from tracks and platform edges, and to keep extraordinary caution when using balloons and dragons. It should be stated that you adhere to the signposted access provisions and that you can only cross the road in the places. The notes that are supposed to prevent a careless approach on rail systems are:

• stays away from the track bed! Access to the track area outside the permitted paths is prohibited!
• keeps sufficient distance from the platform edge.
• in balloons or dragons particularly take care of the overhead lines!
• uses the intended access to enter trains.
• pays attention to prohibition and warning signs.
• does not photograph in the track area!
• do not tend to challenges health or life-threatening!
• be wiser than others!

Enlightenment as a key to prevention

The preventive measures taken by the federal police are not just warnings, but reflect a responsibility that is both in society and the parents. By education and sensitization, awareness of the aspects of security on rail systems can be sharpened. This gives the children the opportunity to better understand and avoid the dangers.

For further information, additional resources are available on the website of the Federal Police. In the form of a video, educational work is also carried out on Instagram in order to present these serious topics in a manner.