Like Thomas the Train, Lionel railroad sets and the Hogwarts Express UTA’s TRAX draw the interest of little kids throughout the Salt Lake Valley. That’s why it’s so vital that those children be trained in rail safety.

UTA works hard to ensure that rail safety training is provided in schools close to it’s rail lines. But it’s likely we wont reach every child that lives near a rail line.

Fortunately, there are dozens of rail safety resources available on the web to parents and caregivers. One of our favorite teaching aids is a cartoon, Sly Fox and Birdie, developed by Operation Lifesaver – a national organization dedicated to rail safety education.

Try showing your kids this Sly Fox and Birdie rail safety cartoon:

Another option? Take a look at the Sly Fox and Birdie activity pages available for download. Here’s an example:

Still have questions about rail safety for kids? Feel free to ask!