Rail Safety Week 2026
Every year, Operation Lifesaver Canada leads Rail Safety Week to raise awareness, inspire action, and help prevent railway crossing and trespassing incidents across Canada.
From September 21 to 27, 2026, this year’s Rail Safety Week campaign, There’s No Undo Button, reminds Canadians that around tracks and trains, the choices we make matter. We’re inviting Canadians to join the conversation using #RSW26 and help spread the rail safety message.
Throughout the week, we’ll explore a different rail safety theme each day, featuring videos and perspectives from industry experts and rail safety partners, along with practical information and resources. You can also get involved by using our Rail Safety Week social media toolkit to share rail safety messages with your own community and networks.
Explore the calendar below to see what’s happening each day, access campaign resources, and find ways to take part in Rail Safety Week 2026.
Monday, September 21 — #STOPTrackTragedies
Highlighting the powerful stories behind the #STOPTrackTragedies campaign to encourage Canadians to make safe choices around railway tracks and crossings. Sharing the human impact of rail incidents and reinforcing that every tragedy is preventable.
Tuesday, September 22 — Operation Clear Track
Promoting education and enforcement efforts through Operation Clear Track, reminding everyone that rail safety is a shared responsibility between communities, law enforcement, the rail industry, municipalities, and community organizations working together to keep people safe.
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Wednesday, September 23 — Crossing Safety: Look. Listen. Live.
Focusing on safe behaviour at railway crossings through Look. Listen. Live. and engaging youth with Railway Safety Heroes, helping Canadians of all ages recognize and respond safely around tracks and trains.
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Thursday, September 24 — Building a Culture of Rail Safety
Celebrating the volunteers, educators, community partners, municipalities, and leaders who are helping build a stronger culture of rail safety across Canada, including the announcement of the Roger Cyr Award recipients. Highlighting collaborative efforts to reach vulnerable populations and improve safety in communities near railways.
Check back Thursday, September 24 to watch the video.
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Friday, September 25 — You’re Not Alone: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Community Support
Highlighting the Today is Better campaign and reminding Canadians that support is available through the 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. Raising awareness about mental health, suicide prevention, and the importance of community partnerships that support vulnerable individuals—including those experiencing homelessness—to help prevent tragedies on or near railway property.
Check back Friday, September 25 to watch the video.
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Saturday, September 26 — Trespass Prevention
Educating Canadians about the dangers of walking, playing, or taking shortcuts on railway property while recognizing that people may access rail corridors for many reasons. Promoting compassionate, evidence-based approaches to trespass prevention through education, outreach, infrastructure improvements, and partnerships that help keep everyone safe.
Check back Saturday, September 26 to read our blog.
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Sunday, September 27 — No Photo, Video, or Selfie Is Worth the Risk
Raising awareness about the dangers of taking photos or videos on or near railway tracks and encouraging Canadians to capture memories safely—never from railway property.
Check back Sunday, September 26 to watch the videos.
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See the full schedule of events
Featuring Chloé Devine Drouin, Director, Marketing and Engagement, Operation Lifesaver Canada
Chloé Devine Drouin opens Rail Safety Week 2026 by introducing this year’s theme, There’s No Undo Button, and highlighting the importance of rail-safety awareness, education and prevention year-round. She also reflects on the powerful stories shared through #STOPTrackTragedies and their reminder of the lasting human impact of incidents.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
There’s No Undo Button. Safety starts before the tracks. An Interactive Rail Safety Experience on Parliament Hill
- Operation Lifesaver Canada, CN and CPKC are bringing There’s No Undo Button to Parliament Hill with an interactive rail safety experience for Members of Parliament. Through hands-on activities, MPs will learn more about safe behaviours around railway tracks and crossings and how they can help share rail safety messages in their communities.
All Day – Operation Clear Track
Train Time is Anytime: A Rail Safety Fireside Chat
Presented by the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association, featuring Sandra LaRose, Operation Lifesaver Canada Rail Safety Ambassador, and Peter Dobrowolski, Prairie Regional Lead, Operation Lifesaver Canada
In celebration of Rail Safety Week, Sandra LaRose and Peter Dobrowolski join the Canadian Agricultural Safety Association for a fireside chat focused on rail safety in rural communities. Drawing on personal experience and firsthand railway knowledge, they’ll discuss the importance of staying safe around railway tracks and crossings and share practical rail safety messages for farmers, families and rural communities.
September 22 | 1–2 p.m. ET | Online
Register to attend the fireside chat.
Operation Clear Track: A Conversation with CN Police
Featuring Pierre Bergeron, Assistant Chief, Canadian Operations, CN Police
Pierre Bergeron shares CN Police’s perspective on Operation Clear Track, the importance of engaging with communities, and how education and awareness can help encourage safe behaviours around railway tracks and crossings.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
Operation Clear Track: A Conversation with CPKC Police Service
Featuring Rupert Sutherland, Inspector, Operations B.C., CPKC Police Service
Rupert Sutherland shares CPKC Police Service’s perspective on Operation Clear Track, community engagement and the importance of reinforcing safe behaviours around railway tracks and crossings.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
Look. Listen. Live.: A Conversation with Brad Peters
Featuring Brad Peters, General Manager, NBM Railways
Brad Peters discusses Look. Listen. Live., Operation Lifesaver Canada’s Community Safety Partnership Program, and how municipalities can work with Operation Lifesaver to promote rail safety awareness and encourage safe behaviours in their communities.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
Crossing Safety: A Conversation with Sandra LaRose
Featuring Sandra LaRose, Operation Lifesaver Canada Rail Safety Ambassador and #STOPTrackTragedies storyteller
Drawing on her personal connection to rail safety, Sandra Larose shares important crossing safety reminders for the public, including staying alert, avoiding distractions and making safe choices when approaching and using railway crossings.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
9AM EST – Roger Cyr Award Winners Announcement
- Stay tuned to Operation Lifesaver social media accounts for more
Building a Culture of Rail Safety: A Conversation with Jenelle Saskiw
Featuring Jenelle Saskiw, Railway Association of Canada
Jenelle Saskiw discusses what it means to build a culture of rail safety and how collaboration among railways, communities and partners can help make rail safety part of everyday conversations and decision-making.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
You’re Not Alone: A Conversation with Dr. Katy Kamkar
Featuring Dr. Katy Kamkar, PhD, C.Psych., Clinical Psychologist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)
Dr. Kamkar discusses the importance of connection, compassion and reaching people before a moment of crisis, including the barriers that can make it difficult for some people to access support. She also shares information about 9-8-8, Canada’s Suicide Crisis Helpline, while the conversation highlights the importance of initiatives such as Operation Lifesaver Canada’s Today is Better campaign in reminding people that support is available.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
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Creating Content Safely Around Railways: A Conversation with David Bellerive
Featuring David Bellerive, Rail Fans Canada
David Bellerive discusses how railfans, photographers, videographers and content creators can safely capture railway-related content while respecting railway property, keeping a safe distance from tracks and modelling rail-safe behaviours for their audiences.
Watch the video on the Rail Safety Week webpage.
Social Media Toolkit
Looking for ready-to-use graphics, messaging, and campaign resources? Our Rail Safety Week 2026 Social Media Toolkit will be available in the coming weeks to help you participate and amplify the campaign.
Together, we can build a stronger culture of rail safety. Join the conversation and share how you’re participating in #RSW26.
