News & Updates

The latest news and updates from California Operation Lifesaver.

What to do if Your Car Stalls on Railroad Tracks

What to do if Your Car Stalls on Railroad Tracks

It happens faster than you’d think: your car stalls right on the railroad tracks at the crossing. Here’s the exact sequence of steps that can save your life, and how taking this action can help stop train traffic.

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Rail Safety and the FIFA World Cup 2026

Rail Safety and the FIFA World Cup 2026

Millions of fans are heading to California for FIFA World Cup 2026. Here’s what you need to know about rail safety, and one sign that could save your life.

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Tell 5, Save Lives

Tell 5, Save Lives

A simple conversation can save a life. Learn how California’s Save Lives Tell 5 is educating others to help avoid train tragedies – and how you can make an impact today.

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Volunteer Appreciation Month

Volunteer Appreciation Month

This Volunteer Appreciation Month, we recognize the dedicated individuals who give their time to save lives through rail safety education and invite others to join this life-saving mission.

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Share a Post, Save a Life

Share a Post, Save a Life

A single share can save a life. Discover how social media is transforming rail safety awareness and helping prevent tragic train incidents across California and beyond.

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Rail Safety for the Agricultural Community: Stay Off! Stay Away! Stay Safe!

Rail Safety for the Agricultural Community: Stay Off! Stay Away! Stay Safe!

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.

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