Travel Safety: Security Tips When You Travel by Train
Posted by Melissa in Security Tips
While a lot of effort is being put in by train authorities to provide safety and security for its travellers, as a customer, you can also minimize the chance of a crime or accident occurring. Here are some safety and security tips when you travel by train to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable ride.
Remember that trains, and even buses, are less crowded during non-rush hours. It’s easier to prevent getting victimized by a pick pocket when you’re not squished in like sardines in a train car. Avoid travelling during those peak hours and you may keep your wallet and other valuables.
When you are standing on the rail station platform, do not stand closer than five feet from the platform edge. Only move closer when the train comes to a complete stop. Apart from preventing a fall onto the tracks, you’re also clear of the way of exiting passengers. And if an object falls onto the tracks, never try to retrieve it. Always ask for assistance from customer service.
When you’re finally on the train, hold on to vertical bars, extension grab or seat backs if you find yourself standing. Don’t lean against doors. Don’t cross from car to car or stand between cars. And keep any large items like strollers, shopping carts and luggage clear of the aisles and doorways.
You can keep your belongings safe by avoiding sitting or standing next to the door. Keep your purse, backpack, shopping bag, packages and other belongings on your lap, on your arm or between your feet. If you wear jewellery, conceal it while you travel. If possible, take them off and put it in your bag before riding the train. Do not carry your wallet in your back pocket.
When you’re on the train, make sure to stay awake and alert. Always observe the behavior of those around you before you relax and enjoy you’re ride. Be wary of noisy passengers who are arguing or causing some sort of commotion. This may just be a distraction for you until someone gets too close to be able to take some of your belongings. Also, don’t fall asleep or become engrossed in a book unless you’re in one of those small private sitting areas in the train where you can lock the door. Sleeping and distracted passengers are easy targets for robbers.
And here’s my top security tip when you travel by train: if you see something, say something. Authorities won’t be able to prevent any crimes from happening if they don’t know what they’re looking for.
If you take all of those security tips when you travel by train into consideration, you’re guaranteed to have an enjoyable ride. Travelling by train is usually cheaper than other modes of travel like planes or renting cars. Also, it’s truly enjoyable as you get to take the scenic route to your next destination.
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