A popular video game is being used to educate Queensland primary school children about rail safety.
Queensland Rail (QR) has created a Minecraft game teachers can use in the classroom.
QR Team Leader Community Education Dave Webber said the new Track Stars! Minecraft Education game had three short, interactive missions that taught students how to navigate level crossings safely.
“Queensland Rail is using the popularity of Minecraft to educate primary school students about the importance of level crossing safety in a fun and engaging way,” Mr Webber said.
He said using the Minecraft Education platform, the Track Stars! rail safety game encouraged young people to make good decisions and smart choices at and around level crossings, by completing several tasks and missions.
“The game closely aligns with the Education Curriculum and, while targeted towards Year 3 and 4 students, is available to all Queensland teachers to make available for their students.”
Mr Webber said similar Minecraft Education rail safety games had been rolled out in New South Wales and Victoria.
“Level crossings are the highest public safety risk on the rail network, with a third of all level crossing collisions resulting in injuries or fatalities.
“That’s why it is so important to educate young Queenslanders about how to stay safe around level crossings and to always obey signs and signals,” Mr Webber said.
Learn how to access the game on the QR website.
