This is Tongi Railway Station in Gazipur, Bangladesh. 📍 A train has just left the station. It is moving slowly from the loop line onto the main line. 🚂
Some people are sitting on the railway track, just passing the time. 😟 Others sit on the small concrete base under a signal light. ⚠️ A moving train is only a few steps away from them.
The train is not very crowded inside. Some passengers stand at the doors. Others look out of the windows. 🚪 Still, two or three groups of people ride on the roof. 🚨 Even on a calmer day, these risks are real. An awareness video by RRBD.
🛡️ Safety Tips 🚫 Never sit or stand on railway tracks, or near signal bases. 🚂 Keep a safe distance when a train is moving. 🔝 Don't climb on the roof or the engine. 🚪 Don't stand at open doors or hang from windows. ⏳ Wait for the next train, even if it takes longer. 👮 Follow the instructions of railway staff. ⚡ Remember: overhead power lines can kill.
