- Queensland Rail has equipped students from Caboolture special schools and disability groups with skills and knowledge to catch the train safely.
- The first 'Rail Safety Day Out' focused on empowering and encouraging young people with the knowledge on how to safely navigate the rail network.
- Students participated in an interactive session on a stationary train and heard from Queensland Rail staff.
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Queensland Rail's Community Education team headed to Caboolture station to teach students from local special schools how to navigate the rail network safely.
The first 'Rail Safety Day Out' held on Thursday 24 July 2025 was an interactive, in-person experience led by the Community Education team to encourage and empower young people, equipping them with essential rail safety knowledge.
Queensland Rail Community Education Team Leader Dave Webber said participants from Caboolture Special School, Lee Street Special School and CFN Disability Network received important information on platform safety, train etiquette, and what to do in a stressful or emergency situation.
“The students had the opportunity to meet station staff, authorised officers, Queensland Police Railway Squad, train drivers, and guards," Mr Webber said.
“Students also received a guided tour of Caboolture station and exclusive access to a dedicated stationary train, allowing them to practise boarding, disembarking, and familiarise themselves with key train features in a safe and controlled environment."
“Queensland Rail is committed to providing rail services that are accessible to all customers, and today students were able to see the range of options available to help make travel accessible to them.
“We really want to empower the students to feel confident and safe using the rail network."
Mr Webber said this event was in addition to the team's regular rail safety presentations which are presented to approximately 70,000 Queensland students across 375 schools each year.
“Safety is our number one priority at Queensland Rail," he said.
“Our team not only works with schools but also engages community groups and other organisations who wish to learn more about how to safely navigate the rail network with their members."
There was also a very special guest at the Rail Safety Day Out, with AbiliTV reporter Tre Finlay living out her dream of being a train guard for the day.
“I am an avid train enthusiast and live and breathe all things rail," Ms Finlay said.
“It was such an amazing experience for me to learn from a Queensland Rail guard what their job entails and to try my hand at some of these duties."
“As someone living with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), it was incredibly rewarding to be hands-on and experience something I've always loved up close."
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