Virtual reality tool teaches Canadians about dangers of taking on trains
MONTREAL — Rail safety advocates are using virtual reality to highlight just how dangerous it can be to cross or trespass near train tracks.
Operation Lifesaver, a public-private partnership that promotes awareness of safety issues around crossings, launched a campaign Monday to mark the beginning of Rail Safety Week.
The campaign, called Look, Listen, Live, puts users in the shoes of someone experiencing the near miss of being struck by a train.
There were 45 rail-related deaths in 2015, with the number climbing to 65 last year.