Illinois Operation Lifesaver

Non-profit promoting safety at railroad crossings

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Did you know Illinois historically ranks in one of the top three spots for the highest number of grade crossing collisions annually? Help us reduce those numbers in 2024 by spreading our message. Talk to your family, friends, and co-workers about crossing tracks safely.

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Tomorrow, #RailSafetyWeek begins in the U.S., Canada and Mexico! Take the rail safety pledge and share our posts to help #STOPTrackTragedies across North America! https://t.co/ly5SVQIQdf

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Railroad bridges are only for trains. Walking on tracks is illegal and dangerous. Stay Off! Stay Away! Stay Safe! https://t.co/KdpFasN0eP #STOPTrackTragedies

[FieldParkPE @FieldParkPE]

Thank you to @BNSFRailway and @IllinoisOL for teaching our students about train safety #wsd101

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

3rd graders at George S. Patton Elementary School in Riverdale, IL, learn rail safety from OLAV J.P. Furman with a little help from Sly Fox and Birdie.

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Make crossing tracks safely one of your New Year's resolutions by taking the Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Pledge.#railsafetypledge

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Think you’ll always hear a train coming? Think again. See tracks? Think train. Help us #STOPTrackTragedies during #RailSafetyWeek!

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Maurice’s story, a Metra locomotive engineer who was involved in a trespasser strike.

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Wear red today to show your support of #RailSafetyWeek! Use these hashtags or tag @olinational to share your photos! #STOPTrackTragedies #RedOutForRailSafety

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Watch “Operation Lifesaver - Rail Safety for Farm Audiences PSA - 30 seconds” on #Vimeo https://t.co/yX8zN9CKUD

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Always look for the signs. Always expect a train. #RailSafetyWeek #STOPTrackTragedies
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[ICC @ILCommerceComm]

On Monday, Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL and the @CNRailway Police held an event to kick-off Rail Safety week (Sept. 19-25) and raise awareness about rail safety education at the CN railroad training campus in Homewood.
#RailSafetyWeek #STOPTrackTragedies #railsafety

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Do you know the signs & signals?

Learn more here: https://t.co/ARs0ULNJfA #RailSafetyWeek #STOPTrackTragedies

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Today, law enforcement agencies across the U.S. and Canada are sharing our #railsafety messages for #OperationClearTrack. #RailSafetyWeek #STOPTrackTragedies

[Andy Fletcher @CustomTrains]

Remember to cross tracks safely at designated crossings and do not trespass on railroad property. @olinational #ThankARailroader #RailSafetyWeek #RailSafety

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

@CustomTrains @oliofpa @olinational Andy, your artwork is amazing! Thank you for promoting #RailSafetyWeek

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

It’s #RailSafetyWeek! DYK that every 3 hours in the U.S., a person or vehicle is hit by a train? Help #STOPTrackTragedies – always be cautious when approaching railroad crossings.

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

Tomorrow, #RailSafetyWeek begins in the U.S., Canada and Mexico! Take the rail safety pledge and share our posts to help #STOPTrackTragedies across North America! https://t.co/vjDwTeaIIB

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

On August 10th, ILOL teamed up with CN Railroad Police to conduct an Emergency Railroad Incident and Response Investigation Course. 27 police officers, who are members of the South Suburban Major Accident Reconstruction Team (SMART), participated in this specialized training.

[Illinois Operation Lifesaver @IllinoisOL]

CSX Special Agents A. Tanis (L) and J. Furman (R) gave presentations to 125 people and contacted over 200 during the combined Marseilles and Ottawa National Night Out last night.