Western Railway observed safety awareness week

Western Railways will observe safety awareness week from June 6 to June 10, 2016 to mark the 'International Level Crossing Awareness Day' on June 10 at all six divisions to educate people about the dangers of crossing unmanned railway level crossings without caution.
•    India is a member country of 'International Union of Railways' which is celebrating June 10 as 'International Level Crossing Awareness Day'. 
•    Accidents can be avoided by ""3 Es"" viz Education, Engineering and Enforcement. 
•    With a view to spread awareness in this regard among the target audience, this awareness campaign will be conducted among school & college students and panchayats.
•    For the safety of railway passengers as well as road users, it is necessary for road vehicles to always stop before a railway crossing and watch carefully for the incoming train from either sides and then cross the railway level crossing safely.
•    It is planned to carry out this campaign on mass level for effective dissemination of related information. 
•    Caps, coasters, steering wheel stickers, pencil stand, paper scales, posters and sharpeners with LC (Level Crossing) Awareness slogans will be distributed at Schools and at LCs during Level Crossing Awareness week.