Now in its 20th year, Rail Safety
Week encourages safe behaviour around railways
CALGARY,
AB, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian
Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) and CPKC Police Service today marked the
beginning of Rail Safety Week in Canada, the United
States and Mexico, a
week-long campaign bringing awareness to the importance of staying
safe around railway crossings and tracks.
Every year, approximately 2,100 North Americans are seriously
hurt or killed because of unsafe behaviour around railway tracks
and trains, according to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. CPKC will join
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. in the U.S., Operation Lifesaver Canada
and the Mexican Association of Railroads (AMF) as we work to bring
train-related injuries and fatalities to zero.
During Rail Safety Week, now in its 20th year, CPKC
Police Service officers in Canada
and the United States will be in
communities across CPKC's network patrolling railway property and
conducting rail safety presentations to educate the public on the
dangers of unsafe behaviour around trains and tracks.
CPKC de México, through our Alto Total campaign, will help
spread the message of #VesVíasPiensaEnTren
(#SeeTracksThinkTrain) in conjunction with AMF by educating
motorists, cyclists and pedestrians at railway crossings and
sharing a message of safety through presentations to students.
"Throughout the year, we work with the rail industry,
governments, local law enforcement and communities to raise
awareness for public rail safety," said Al
Sauve, CPKC Chief of Police Canada. "Rail Safety Week is an
important reminder to everyone that rail safety must be an ongoing
priority each and every minute of every day."
"Unsafe behaviour at rail crossings or around train tracks can
have tragic consequences for families, friends and communities,"
said Kelly Clough, CPKC Chief of
Police U.S. "Working together, we can help prevent tragedies and
build safer communities."
CPKC will also support Operation Lifesaver initiatives
throughout the week, including the unveiling of rail safety decals
that say "Look. Listen. Live." at 15 railway crossings across
CPKC's network in Canada.
"Operation Lifesaver Canada is delighted to be marking the 20th
anniversary of Rail Safety Week this year. Since 2003, our annual
campaign has served to remind Canadians that taking risks near
tracks and trains could cost them a limb, or their life," said
Sarah Mayes, National Director of
Operation Lifesaver Canada. "This year more than ever, we hope
Canadians will talk about rail safety with their loved ones and
will model rail-safe behaviours, so that we can
#STOPTrackTragedies."
"Rail Safety Week focuses awareness and education activities
around the country into seven exciting days. Daily themes feature
rail safety tips emphasizing crossing safety for drivers, trespass
prevention for pedestrians, safe practices for transit riders, no
photos on tracks and more," said Rachel
Maleh, Executive Director of Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
"During this annual observance, safety partners like CPKC join us
for a concentrated week of sharing the important rail safety
message. We are thankful for CPKC's commitment to Operation
Lifesaver, Inc. during Rail Safety Week and throughout the year, as
well as their commitment to rail safety each and every day.
Everyone can help make their communities safer. Know the facts,
recognize the signs, make good decisions and join us. Together, we
can #STOPTrackTragedies."
Follow CPKC's Rail Safety Week messages on Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter and LinkedIn. Like or share our videos to help promote rail
safety.
Visit Operation Lifesaver (Canada), Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (U.S.) and
AMF to learn more about Rail Safety Week and how to become a rail
safety ambassador.
About CPKC
With its global headquarters in Calgary,
Alta., Canada, CPKC is the
first and only single-line transnational railway linking
Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled
access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to
Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route
miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North
American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to
key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its
customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services,
logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to
learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC.
About CPKC Police Service
The CPKC Police
Service is a fully accredited police agency operating in both
Canada and the United States created by Federal Statute
with full federal, state and provincial powers. CPKC Police Service
officers are peace officers as defined by the Criminal Code. The
CPKC Police Service plays an important role by contributing to
public safety and enforcement activities in the communities where
CPKC operates. CPKC Police Service officers promote public safety
through trespasser abatement patrols, enforcement of traffic
legislation at and near railway crossings and participation in
education activities to raise awareness of community safety issues.
The CPKC Police Services also help to protect the critical
infrastructure of Canada and the
U.S. by ensuring supply chain integrity and ensuring the
operational efficiency of the transportation network.
About Operation Lifesaver Canada
Operation Lifesaver
Canada is a national public rail-safety program sponsored by
Transport Canada, the Railway Association of Canada and its members, including CN, CPKC,
VIA Rail, Metrolinx, Exo, West Coast Express and Genesee &
Wyoming, among others. Through its
national network of Rail Safety Ambassadors, partnerships with
safety councils, police, the trucking industry and community
groups, and innovative tools such as its virtual-reality Look.
Listen. Live. campaign, Operation Lifesaver Canada works to save
lives by educating Canadians about the hazards of trespassing on
railway property and failing to exercise caution at rail crossings.
Canadians can keep up-to-date on the latest rail safety news by
visiting operationlifesaver.ca.
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a
nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization
dedicated to stopping track tragedies. For more than 50 years,
Operation Lifesaver programs have saved lives via public awareness
campaigns and a network of trained volunteers across the U.S. who
give free presentations encouraging safe behavior near railroad
tracks and trains. The Operation Lifesaver, Inc. national
office supports the efforts of state programs in 47 states and the
District of Columbia. Explore
Operation Lifesaver, Inc.'s virtual library of rail safety
materials on the oli.org website. Learn more about Operation
Lifesaver, Inc., the annual observance of Rail Safety Week,
how to request a free presentation and become a volunteer.
Follow Operation Lifesaver, Inc. on social media via Facebook,
Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube.
About Mexican Association of Railroads
The AMF's main
purpose is to promote rail freight transportation, increasing its
contribution to the competitiveness of the Mexican
economy. For this purpose and with the representation of its
members, the AMF collaborates with the authorities of the executive
and legislative branches to promote that the regulation of the
railway service promotes it effectively and that it contributes to
the competitiveness of the Mexican economy, in terms of safety and
healthy coexistence with the communities through which we travel.
Additionally, the Association collaborates with other modes of
transportation with the purpose of achieving an effective
intermodal scheme. Also, we coordinate with other Chambers and
User Associations, advancing an agenda that identifies areas of
opportunity and joint solutions.
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