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Every three hours someone is hit by a train in the United States. On foot or in a vehicle, the result is the same — severe injury or even death. California ranks number one in trespass casualties (injuries and fatalities). … Continue reading →

            FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Nancy Sheehan California Operation Lifesaver, 530-832-0683, nsheehan.caol@sbcglobal.net Jessica Puchala, Operation Lifesaver, Inc., 703-739-0308, news@oli.org Kimberly Woods, Amtrak, 202-906-3860, MediaRelations@amtrak.com Amtrak Police, Operation Lifesaver Mobilize Railroad Safety Operation in California 2nd … Continue reading →

Preliminary Rail Crossing and Trespass Statistics, 2016 vs. 2017 Source: FRA Office of Safety Analysis Sacramento, California March 15, 2018 – Collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in California fell by 1.2 percent in 2017 and rail trespass casualties (deaths plus … Continue reading →

2017 was filled with rail safety awareness endeavors across the state. The year teemed with a variety of methods and efforts to educate California communities about avoiding dangerous behaviors near railroad tracks. Our efforts steadfastly demonstrated the importance of making … Continue reading →

September 1, 2017-  Eight years ago, in August 2009, the California State Legislature proclaimed September as Rail Safety Month. Presenting California Operation Lifesaver and their rail partners with this proclamation the Legislature recognized the need for rail safety education. California … Continue reading →

The First Half of 2017 has flown by… WOW! It is hard to believe that we are half way through 2017! California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL) was off and running at the beginning of the year. Our team of amazing volunteers lost no … Continue reading →

May 24, 2017 – California Operation Lifesaver has been awarded a grant from                Operation Lifesaver, Inc., (OLI) in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for rail crossing safety public education efforts in conjunction with                      U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), … Continue reading →

Preliminary Rail Crossing and Trespass Statistics, 2016 vs. 2015 Source: FRA Office of Safety Analysis Graeagle CA March 17, 2017 – Collisions at highway-rail grade crossings in California rose by 11.3 percent in 2016 and rail trespass casualties (deaths plus … Continue reading →

It’s hard to believe that we are already at the end of this year, a year filled with challenges to meet and goals to achieve. 2016 has been a busy year for California Operation Lifesaver. The number and variety of … Continue reading →