Operation Lifesaver Canada Supports International Level Crossing Awareness Day
OTTAWA, June 6, 2011 - Operation Lifesaver, Canada’s dedicated not-for-profit organization focused on preventing accidents associated with train collisions with motor vehicles and trespassing on rail property, is proud to support International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 2011 this coming Thursday, June 9th, 2011.… Read More
Running on railway tracks is like racing to your death
As we head into the summer months, the warmer weather means it’s possible to take your workout outdoors. There’s nothing better than going for a run on a bright, sunny day. But you have to be careful about where you choose to get active – running on railway property is not only considered trespassing, it’s also dangerous.… Read More
Meet Operation Lifesaver’s Advisory Committee: Read an interview with committee member Adam Thompson
This week we conclude our series of blog posts featuring interviews with the members of the Operation Lifesaver Advisory Committee. Over the past several months, you’ve gotten to know the dedicated people who work together to educate Canadians on rail safety, with the goal of preventing railway related injuries and deaths.… Read More
What if you only had 60 seconds left to live?
Trespassing on railway property is always a mistake. Watch as the kids in this video learn that trespassing may be the last mistake they’ll every make.
Remember, any time is train time. Stay off railway property and stay alive.… Read More
Rail Safety Week round up
Last week, May 2 – May 8, was Rail Safety Week. This annual event sees Operation Lifesaver asking parents, youths, teachers, emergency response providers, and motorists to take a moment to learn about the basic rail-safety information that could one day save their life.… Read More
Operation Lifesaver Reminds New Drivers to “Train to Drive” – Don’t let inexperience get in the way of safety
OTTAWA, May 4, 2011 – With high school proms in full force and summer soon approaching Operation Lifesaver, the nation’s dedicated not-for-profit organization focused on preventing accidents associated with train collisions with motor vehicles and trespassing on rail property, is reaching out to new drivers and particularly the 14-24 age groups across Canada to make sure inexperience doesn’t get in the way of safety.… Read More
Operation Lifesaver Presents the Roger Cyr Award To Miguel Lewerenz of the Quebec-Gatineau Railway For Outstanding Accomplishments in Promoting Rail Safety
OTTAWA, May 5, 2011 - Operation Lifesaver, the nation’s dedicated not-for-profit organization focused on preventing accidents associated with train collisions with motor vehicles and trespassing on rail property, has announced its 2011 Roger Cyr Award winner, Miguel Lewerenz, as part of Public-Rail Safety Week, May 2 through May 8.… Read More
Meet Operation Lifesaver’s Advisory Committee: Read an interview with committee member Bill Walker
This week we continue our series of blog posts featuring interviews with the members of the Operation Lifesaver Advisory Committee. You’ll get to know the dedicated people who work together to educate Canadians on rail safety, with the goal of preventing railway related injuries and deaths.… Read More
