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.

Types of level crossings

Pupils will be introduced to the two main types of level crossings: ‘protected’ and ‘unprotected’ level crossings. They’ll explore the key safety measures and signage around these level crossings, before putting their Switched On skills...

Train Tracks

An audio story involving a young boy called Oliver and his friends, who have an important rail safety decision to make. This resource addresses the dangers of trespassing on the train tracks, including the potential for electrified ‘live’ rail. It is...

Switched On for every journey assembly

A flexible and easy to use assembly presentation, teaching pupils about how to stay safe around the railway. The assembly consolidates knowledge from some of the existing Switched On for every journey resources to deliver learning in one interactive, streamlined...

Arlo’s Adventure

Inspired by the story of Arlo and his first independent adventure on a train journey, pupils will learn about hazards associated with rail travel; at rail stations, near rail tracks and level crossings. They will learn ways to behave responsibly to help prevent...

Live Assembly

Watch our recorded live assembly to bring the learning of railway safety to life through a variety of different formats including videos, quizzes and discussions with a rail safety ambassador!