Operation Lifesaver, partners award more than $219,000 for rail safety campaigns

Operation Lifesaver, partners award more than $219,000 for rail safety campaigns

Amtrak’s Operation Lifesaver locomotive leads the eastbound Empire Builder through Wauwatosa, Wis.., on Nov. 7, 2024. David Lassen WASHINGTON — Rail safety organization Operator Lifesaver Inc., in partnership with the Federal Railroad Administration and Pittsburgh’s Posner Foundation, has awarded more than $219,000 for rail safety awareness campaigns in 11 states, OLI announced today (April 24, 2025). “We are thrilled to announce this year’s gra…

Operation Lifesaver campaigns to promote rail safety in 11 states - SMART Union

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) has announced $219,155 in grants to fund rail safety awareness campaigns in 11 states. Operation Lifesaver’s mission is to reduce preventable collisions, injuries, and fatalities on and around railroad tracks. Their state-level campaigns will address everything from pedestrian and driver education to youth awareness and professional driver outreach. Preventing accidents also prevents trauma for the train crews who…