Image: City of White Rock / The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway running along the city. Pedestrians were reportedly going under the train when the rail was stopped on Wednesday, August 13.

By Alyssa Conti

SAFETY REMINDER

RCMP issue warning after pedestrians crawl under stopped train in White Rock

Aug 15, 2025 | 11:22 AM

WHITE ROCK — Police in White Rock are asking residents to stay safe around tracks and trains after a dangerous incident near the pier head on Wednesday (Aug. 13).

At around 7:15 p.m., the RCMP responded to a stopped train blocking the crossing and saw pedestrians, including children and their parents, crawling under it or walking along the tracks.

“Never crawl under a train, enter the tracks against crossing signals, or walk on/along tracks at undesignated crossings,” said White Rock Detachment Commander, S/Sgt. Rob Dixon. “It’s illegal and your safety is not worth the shortcut.”

White Rock RCMP added that a stopped train can move without warning, which could lead to injury or death.

Police cleared the tracks and stayed on site to keep people away until the line reopened roughly an hour later.

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