Indiana Rail Safety Week Highlights the Importance of Making Safe Choices Around Trains and Railroad Tracks

Every year, 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously injured when they engage in unsafe behavior around tracks and trains. Indiana Operation Lifesaver is joining and State Operation Lifesaver Programs across the nation during the week of Sept. 14-20 to observe Rail Safety Week, urging the public to help #STOPTrackTragedies. and the are simultaneously observing Rail Safety Week in Canada and Mexico, partnering in the U.S. mission to raise awareness, educate and save lives.

In Indiana each year, over 100 people are killed or injured in grade crossing and trespassing incidents.

Said Indiana Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Jessica Feder, “Indiana Rail Safety Week activities in Indiana will emphasize community education events along with social media activity sharing the lifesaving rail safety education message.” “We are kicking off the week today with a state Indiana Rail Safety Week proclamation. Through rail safety education during this week and every day, we are empowering Indiana residents to make safe choices around railroad tracks and trains and to help keep their communities safe.”

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