Articles from Operation Lifesaver

Rail Safety Education Partners Unite Across North America to Raise Awareness, Save Lives

Campaign Spotlights Lifesaving Blue and White Signs at Railroad Crossings

Safety Around Tracks and Trains is Imperative

See Tracks? Think Train® Week

Washington, D.C., Sept. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. In the U.S. alone, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every 3 hours.  

Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During this season of holiday journeys and winter adventures, it's crucial to understand the importance of making safe choices around railroad tracks and trains.

First Responders Across the U.S. Join Public Awareness Effort During Rail Safety Week

Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. / OTTAWA, Canada / MEXICO CITY, Mexico, September 18, 2023 – Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. In the U.S. alone, a person or vehicle is hit by a train every 3 hours.

Washington, D.C., Sept. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI), the national nonprofit rail safety education organization, and its safety partners Operation Lifesaver Canada and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) are leading this year’s observance of Rail Safety Week across North America, September 18-24. In the U.S., each day of Rail Safety Week will emphasize a different theme. This observance will feature in-person events led by state Operation Lifesaver programs as well as virtual activities and social media efforts sharing lifesaving rail safety messages. OLI will release several new assets designed for specific audiences during the week.