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California has over 6,800 miles of active railroad tracks—the fourth-largest rail network in the United States. Many of these tracks run near or through agricultural communities. Farm equipment operators and agricultural workers often work near active rail lines that pass through or alongside farmland.
Railroad tracks are private property; they are not part of the farm or worksite. Being on the tracks is illegal and extremely dangerous.

In the agricultural industry, long days and tight timelines are not unusual. Working extended hours around heavy equipment and often near railroad tracks, requires constant awareness that helps prevent life-changing tragedies. Understanding the risks and making safe choices is not optional; it is part of our responsibility.

As 2025 comes to a close, we reflect on our mission to save lives and build safer communities through rail safety education. The Reality We Face According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA): California continues to lead the nation in rail-related tragedies. In 2024, our state recorded 307 trespass casualties including 182 fatalities, nearly 2.5 […]

A Season of Thanks for Our Rail Safety Champions As we move into the holiday season, California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL) has much to be thankful for this year. We’re proud to announce that our September Rail Safety Month campaign reached millions of Californians with life-saving rail safety messages, thanks to a special grant and the […]

As we wrap up another impactful Rail Safety Month, California Operation Lifesaver is filled with gratitude and pride. This September proved once again that rail safety isn’t just a one-organization effort; it truly takes everyone. From dedicated volunteers to community partners, law enforcement to everyday citizens, the collective commitment to saving lives around railroad tracks […]

September is Rail Safety Month in California and California Operation Lifesaver (CAOL), is proud to stand beside our dedicated partners across the state and nation in a united effort to raise awareness, change dangerous behavior around tracks and trains and Save Lives! Once again, this year, we highlight “Partners Raising Awareness to Save Lives” as […]