Operation Lifesaver Canada Unveils Rail-Safety Presentation
Operation Lifesaver Canada unveiled its new rail-safety presentation designed specifically for children in kindergarten through Grade 2—Train and the Whateveritwas.
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OL Canada Unveils New Safety Training
Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) recently unveiled its new online Rail Safety Ambassador training.
OLI doles out $175K via 10 grants
As part of its Passenger Rail Safety campaign, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) recently awarded $175,000 in grants to 10 rail transit agencies in eight states to increase rail transit safety public awareness and implement safety education projects and campaigns.
OL launches rail-safety resources for Indigenous communities
In honor of National Indigenous Peoples Day, Operation Lifesaver Canada (OL) has unveiled new rail-safety resources—Indigenous Outreach—intended specifically for Indigenous communities.
Posner Foundation benefits OLI safety programs
A substantial donation to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) from the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, Pa., will go a long way toward assisting the non-for-profit organization with its railroad public safety initiatives.
DOT’s Chao calls on railroad industry to improve grade crossing safety
WASHINGTON – The Department of Transportation and Federal Railroad Administration are sounding an urgent warning about grade crossing safety, and asking the industry to collaborate on improvements.
Puchala leading national communications and marketing for Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver, the national rail safety education organization, has hired Jessica Puchala as director of communications and marketing.
OLI, FRA award safety grants in 16 states
Operation Lifesaver, Inc., organizations in 16 states have been awarded grants that will be used to fund a variety of crossing safety and trespass prevention education efforts.
OLI names new state coordinators
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Interim President Wende Corcoran announced new State Coordinators for the nonprofit rail safety education organization in three states. Jeffrey Pitcher now leads Maine Operation Lifesaver (ME OL); Alan Stouder leads Ohio Operation Lifesaver (OH OL); and Kathy Zander is Operation Lifesaver of the Dakotas (ND/SD) leader.
Saving lives where road meets rail
Forty-five years of Gem State safety effort is reaffirmed by crew members and state troopers climbing aboard a pair of Union Pacific locomotives at Coeur d’Alene Junction, Idaho, on the morning of Sept. 13, 2017.