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We’ve found 16 activities:
An interrailing adventure
Can you stay on track as you take an imaginary train journey across Europe?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
50 mins
Indoors
Play Train's Coming
Learn about staying safe when you’re catching a train, with a station-themed version of Captain's Coming.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
20 mins
Indoors
Human emojis
Emojis have taken human form and they’re reacting to your news but is this the best way of communicating?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
25 mins
Indoors
Play trespassing train
Try this game to see just how hard it can be to sneak past a train and learn why you should never trespass on the railways
Supported by
The Rail Industry
10 mins
Outdoors
Play train controller crossing
Learn about staying safe at the railway as you try this twist on 'red light, green light'
Supported by
The Rail Industry
10 mins
Indoors
Try a railway safety quiz
Test your train and railway safety knowledge with this fun quiz, which is sure to get you train-travel ready.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
30 mins
Indoors
Play Trains and Ladders
Try this twist on human snakes and ladders, as you make right and wrong choices along the train tracks.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
1 hr
Outdoors
Train safety obstacle course
Learn all about electricity at the railway as you move your way through this quick obstacle course.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Outdoors
Tune in when you switch on
Talking online has become a big part of our lives. When you switch on, do you really listen to what people say?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Online
Distracted! You’ve crossed the line
In a crowded train station, you can easily be distracted which can be dangerous. Adjust your focus and take in what’s happening around you
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Indoors
Railway safety
Understand the dangers of trespassing on the railway.
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The Rail Industry
30 mins
Indoors
‘How are you?’ times two
Sometimes people say they’re OK even when they’re not. Learn to spot some potential signs and commit to asking people twice.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Indoors
See it, say it and spot the difference
Learn to see it, say it and sort it in this game of spot the difference and practice spotting changes in your surroundings.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
45 mins
Indoors
As quiet as a train
Can you sneak past the conductor and collect all the carriages without being heard?
Supported by
The Rail Industry
10 mins
Indoors
See it, say it, sorted
Is there something unusual going on? Learn when to speak up and tell someone that things aren’t right.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
30 mins
Indoors
All aboard the train
How do you stay safe at a level crossing? Find out, then get on board the train game to test your knowledge.
Supported by
The Rail Industry
10 mins
Indoors