International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2025 Observed on June 5 to Promote Railway Safety.
Important Days
The International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2025 was globally observed on June 5 to raise awareness about the dangers posed by level crossings—where railway lines intersect with roads—and to promote safer behavior among road users and pedestrians.
- These intersections are high-risk zones for collisions, making education and vigilance essential.
- The 17th edition of ILCAD was marked on 5 June 2025, following the Trespass Prevention Awareness Day (TRESPAD), which was observed on 4 June 2025.
- TRESPAD focuses on reducing rail-related trespassing incidents, a significant contributor to railway fatalities worldwide.
Main Point :- (i) ILCAD is coordinated by the International Union of Railways (UIC) (Union Internationale des Chemins de fer in French) and is actively supported by railway organizations across the globe.
(ii) In 2025, the launch conference for ILCAD and TRESPAD was hosted by the United Kingdom (UK)-based Network Rail and the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) at the National Railway Museum in York, UK.
(iii) The theme for ILCAD 2025 is "Helping people make good decisions", with the slogan: "Safe decisions every time", aiming to encourage thoughtful and responsible behavior at level crossings to prevent accidents and save lives.
About International Union of Railways (UIC)
Director General (DG): François Davenne
Headquarters: Paris, France
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