District 21 Illinois State Police in Illinois and the Indiana State Police are promoting railroad safety this week. The state police are partnering with local, state and federal agencies to promote vehicle and pedestrian safety around railroad tracks during Rail Safety Week, September 22-28.

In Ashkum at District 21, Captain Don Aaron Harsy says planned enforcement details will caried out.  Motorists who violate the laws associated with rail grade crossings will be cited.

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