Virginia Railway Express
At VRE, our top priority is your safety. This is an issue we take very seriously. Our priority is to take every step we can to make your commute safe. However, as with everything, in life there are things that you, as a passenger, can and should do to keep yourself out of harm's way.
| Safety "Do's" |
Safety "Don'ts" |
|---|---|
| Hold on the handrails as you use the steps on the trains and on the platforms. This practice gives you an edge on staying safe and prevents falls. | Never attempt to board a moving train. While it seems inconvenient at the time to wait for the next train, it is always the best option. One misstep can result in serious life threatening injuries. For example, if you miss the step and wind up under the wheels or stuck between the platform and the train, you can become maimed, or worse, it can be fatal. Don't take the chance! |
| Hold on to the seatback as you walk through a moving train. Trains will lurch unexpectedly and holding on will not only prevent falls, but also keep you out of your fellow commuter's lap! | Never attempt to get off a moving train. Being carried by to the next station is not hazardous to your health -- jumping while the train is moving is. |
| Take a seat whenever one is available. While standing, in and of itself, in not unsafe, why stand when you don't have to? Sitting not only prevents you from any potential falls, but it is also a courteous way to allow passengers detraining at stations before yours to easily access the vestibule doors. | Crossing the railroad tracks outside of designated crossings. While it can be tempting at places like Alexandria, Quantico, Fredericksburg, and Manassas to cross in the middle of the platform, you may not see the train coming. Trains can take a mile to stop and often run through any station at full speeds of up to 79mph. |
| Always try to be early for the train. Injuries resulting from running to and from the train are our number one reported hazard. |
The information above is just a few tips designed to keep you a VRE passenger forever! Please don't take chances with your life and limbs.
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If you see a practice that you feel may be unsafe, please report it to your conductor or to VRE. You are our eyes and ears and we want to know what you see!