Rail Crossings in the Township
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Railways in British Columbia have a long history, and rail in Langley is no exception.
Rail Safety Week is Monday, September 20 through Sunday, September 26. Drivers and pedestrians are reminded of the following rail safety tips:
- Drivers cannot accurately perceive the actual distance and speed of a train on its approach. Never race to beat a train to a crossing. You will lose.
- Always look both ways when approaching a crossing. If there are gates and they are down, never drive around them.
- If your vehicle ever stalls on a crossing, exit the vehicle immediately and call the railway’s phone number posted at the crossing or 911.
- Never idle your car on a crossing. You could become stuck between other vehicles should a train come, and it increases the risk of stalling on the tracks.
- Cross tracks only at marked crossings.
- Observe and obey all warning signs and signals.
- Just like you cross at a crosswalk, always look both ways.
- Watch out for a second train. When the last car of a train passes the railway crossing, do not proceed until you are sure that there is no train coming on another track, in the same or the other direction.
- When crossing tracks at a crossing with wheeled equipment such as bicycles, wheelchairs or strollers, cross the tracks at a 90- degree angle to avoid having the wheels get caught.
Learn more about rail safety by visiting CP Rail, CN Rail, Southern Rail or at Operation Lifesaver.
Rail Crossing Projects
A variety of rail crossing improvements are underway in the Township, including resurfacing of crossing approaches, increased signage, pavement markings, and the installation of rail warning systems through the addition of lights, bells and gates, that also facilitate whistle cessation.
Ongoing upgrades and improvements to rail safety include:
- 64 Avenue/264 Street Crossing
- 6800 Block 256 Street
- 6800 Block 248 Street
- 7000 Block 240 Street
- 19600 Block Telegraph Trail
- 22200 Block 96 Avenue
- 26600 Block 62 Avenue
- Smith Crescent and Highway 10
View more capital projects on the Capital Projects page.
Engineering Division
604-533-6006
enginfo@tol.ca
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