Who We Are
We are dedicated railroaders and citizens, aiming to save lives by educating Canadians about the hazards surrounding rail property and trains. Operation Lifesaver is a partnership initiative of the Railway Association of Canada and Transport Canada and works in cooperation with the rail industry, government, police, unions, and many public organizations and community groups.
What We Do
Our goal is to prevent collisions between trains and motor vehicles. We also work to prevent trespassing incidents that lead to serious injury or death. We do this through Education, Engineering, and Enforcement. We make over 2,000 presentations per year and work with the rail industry, government, police, unions, the media, public organizations and the public to spread the word.
Why We Do It
Every year in Canada approximately 300 collisions and trespassing incidents occur at highway/railway crossings and along railway tracks resulting in the death or serious injury of nearly 130 people. Virtually all of these incidents could be avoided. Our statistics show Operation Lifesaver education works!
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- The CP Holiday Train: Spreading Holiday Cheer and the Rail Safety Message December 6, 2017
- Winter Driving Can Be Difficult. Don’t Let It Be Deadly. November 29, 2017
- October Rail Stats and Trends: It is Time for Things to Change November 22, 2017
- Introducing CP RailSense: Working Together to Spread the Rail Safety Message November 15, 2017
- Meet Natalie Maier: One of Operation Lifesaver’s newest volunteers spreading the rail safety message November 8, 2017
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