South Caucasus Railways calls on citizens to strictly observe railway  safety regulations

ArmInfo. In light of the approaching spring, the intensification of spring field work, and the intensification of railway traffic, South Caucasus Railways (SCR)  urges citizens to strictly observe safety regulations and exercise  vigilance and responsibility on the railway infrastructure.  This was  stated in a statement by SCR.

According to the source, the company urges citizens not to burn dry  grass near railway tracks, not to drive livestock along the tracks,  not to violate crossing rules, and to cross them only in designated  areas. Parents whose children attend schools near railway tracks are  required to conduct educational work with their children. At the  initiative of SCR, the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture, and  Sports has introduced a course on railway safety into the school  curriculum. However, parents are obligated to periodically remind  children of these rules, developing and maintaining responsibility in  minors.

"Vehicle users must be especially vigilant." This situation is  becoming more intense year after year, parallel to the growing number  of vehicles. Drivers are required to strictly adhere to the rules of  crossing tracks, obey road signs, monitor traffic lights, not drive  around closed barriers, and not cross tracks in unauthorized places.  "Transport users are obliged to observe traffic rules anyway, but  especially on the railway, since the consequences of accidents  involving trains are most severe for motorists," the statement  emphasizes.

The speed of South Caucasus Railway passenger trains on some sections  reaches 100 km/h, which increases the train's braking distance. This  circumstance reduces the ability of train drivers to prevent  collisions and further increases the responsibility of vehicle  drivers for preventing accidents at crossings.  Statistics show that  all accidents at railway crossings occur due to the fault of vehicle  drivers who ignored road signs, violated speed limits, or were  inattentive. And the price of such poor driving standards is human  life.

Several years of South Caucasus Railway's systematic accident  prevention efforts, in cooperation with the Road Police and local  authorities, have led to a certain stabilization of traffic safety at  crossings. No similar incidents were recorded in the first four  months of this year. And it is extremely It is desirable that  statistics continue to please us with the absence of accidents, which  means the preservation of the lives and health of our fellow  citizens.