WARSAW –  This week is National Rail Safety Week, Sept. 22-28. The city of Warsaw supports the campaign and encourages residents to reflect on their own habits and make changes to protect their lives and the safety of train engineers, said a news release. Accidents that involve trains are catastrophic to communities when it comes …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Governor Mike Pence declared Aug. 23-29, Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and railroad companies have partnered to raise public awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossings laws and trespassing on railroad property. “Train versus car collisions are completely preventable,” Indiana Operation …read more.

[weaver_vimeo 91195034 rel=0] Operation Lifesaver Inc. today launched a new public service advertising campaign called “See Tracks? Think Train!” which aims to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks by highlighting behaviors that put people at risk. Launched with the help of the Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration and Association of …read more.

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence declared Aug. 25-31 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver, Indiana State Police, Indiana Department of Transportation, local law enforcement and railroad companies have partnered together to raise the public’s awareness about the dangers of disregarding railroad crossings laws and trespassing laws. “Every collision between a vehicle or person and …read more.

(AP) – Police throughout Indiana are planning to crack down on people disregarding railroad crossing warnings and people who walk on railroad rights of way. Gov. Mitch Daniels has declared Aug. 26 through Sept. 1 as Indiana Rail Safety Week. Indiana Operation Lifesaver Executive Director Jessica Feder says every collision between a vehicle or person …read more.