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International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2025 Observed on June 5 to Promote Railway Safety.

Important Days | Dated: 13 Jun 2025

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.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - 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.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (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.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, when was the International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2025 observed?

Correct Answer: June 5

🚀 Quick Recap:

About International Union of Railways (UIC)

  • Director General (DG): François Davenne
  • Headquarters: Paris, France