Switched On is a free educational rail safety programme. In order to continue to deliver high quality, engaging resources we have introduced a registration page requiring users to sign up to be able to download resources. This helps us to evaluate content to make sure it meets the needs of educators and their pupils.

Harrison’s Story

This film, based on the real-life story, encourages students to consider the potential dangers of trespassing on the railway or land near the railway. Harrison was only playing football with his friends. He didn’t expect the electricity to jump. This resource contains...

Track facts: Get Switched On

This existing You vs Train resource is used as a quick fire interactive quiz that educators can use as a baseline to assess existing knowledge and understanding. Scores are recorded and the quiz is revisited at the end of the resource to assess any progression or...

Sight-seeing: Are you Switched On?

A multiple choice quiz about signs which embeds and builds on their previous knowledge – can pupils match the different safety signs with their meaning and locations? To run this activity, download or open the supporting resources below. Further information can...

On a journey: An investigation study

Pupils explore a multimedia case study in groups or individually, investigating what happened in an incident on the tracks. They will be encouraged to decide why they think the incident occurred, the impact it had on others and how the outcome could have been...

Switched On scenarios

The fate of a group of friends is now in your class’ hands. Watch three short scenario films where the action is paused before a “crunch” moment. Can your pupils help them make a Switched On decision to ensure the safety of the group? To run this activity, download or...