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Metro warns against train surfing during rail safety month
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· September 2, 2026
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Key points Further information about the campaign and the dangers of train surfing can be found through the agency's online channels. A campaign to promote safe behavior around trains is underway.
A campaign to promote safe behavior around trains is underway. Officials are working to discourage people from engaging in dangerous activities, such as riding on the outside of trains. This practice, known as train surfing, can be deadly.
The effort includes a new animated video that highlights the risks of unsafe behavior near trains. This video will be shared on social media platforms throughout the month.
Further information about the campaign and the dangers of train surfing can be found through the agency's online channels.
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Category: parks Published: September 2, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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