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.

Switched On Stopping Train Game

A train can never stop in time when travelling at full speed to avoid a hazard. Keep scrolling to see how long it takes a train travelling at 125mph to stop. Further information can be found in the teacher guidance.

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...

Learning the signs with Train Driver Tarj

Pupils are introduced to the important signs around the railway, exploring what they think each sign means and what it is telling them to stay Switched On for. This earns them their Sign Spotter badge. To run this activity, download or open the supporting resources...