Operation Lifesaver, Inc. News & Videos

Safety Group Says Headphone Study Underscores need for Caution near Train Tracks, offers Tips

2012-01-18T11:24:00+00:00

A rise in headphone-related pedestrian incidents points to the need for increased awareness of the dangers of walking on or near train tracks, according to Helen Sramek, President, Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org), the rail safety education nonprofit organization.

As Winter Storms Hit, Operation Lifesaver Shares 5 Travel Safety Tips

2012-01-13T20:51:11+00:00

Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org), the rail safety education nonprofit organization, is offering motorists five winter safety tips to help people avoid traffic trouble near train tracks.

With more holiday driving expected, rail safety group shares top three tips for travelers

2011-12-21T15:32:28+00:00

More Americans are predicted to travel by car this holiday season, and rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver (www.oli.org) is offering tips to stay safe at highway-rail grade crossings. (And a holiday poster!)

Video: You are Expected Home for Christmas

2011-12-19T03:29:59+00:00

Operation Lifesaver Estonia's railway safety campaign public service announcement features the slogan “Let the Train Pass! You are Expected Home for Christmas.” Used with permission of Operation Lifesaver Estonia. Visit their website: http://bit.ly/sQtqeL

Video: Take a ride on the Polar Express™!

2011-12-08T13:45:32+00:00

Video courtesy of Operation Lifesaver Inc.'s safety partner, Rail Events, Inc. View/download our free "Polar Express" holiday safety lesson for kids: bit.ly/u48sk3. For more info on the train rides, visit polarexpressride.com/about.html

Operation Lifesaver offers Polar Express ™ holiday safety lesson

2011-12-02T18:03:02+00:00

During the holiday season, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) offers parents and teachers a free, fun activity that uses the Polar Express ™ story to teach kids about rail safety.

Operation Lifesaver announces winner of “Bad Move” PSA write your own ending contest

2011-11-21T20:23:32+00:00

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.,(OLI, www.oli.org) the national, nonprofit rail safety education organization, today announced the winner of its write your own ending contest for the Bad Move pedestrian safety public service announcement.

WMATA partners with Operation Lifesaver on “Bad Move” pedestrian safety campaign

2011-11-18T14:15:50+00:00

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA, www.wmata.com) is teaming up with rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org) to raise awareness as part of OLI’s “Bad Move” pedestrian safety campaign.

Operation Lifesaver announces safety education grants to four transit systems

2011-11-02T13:27:31+00:00

Rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI, www.oli.org), today announced that four transit agencies will receive rail safety education grants as part of its partnership with the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

Teen tragedy in Utah highlights need for Operation Lifesaver’s “Bad Move” PSA

2011-10-19T17:36:41+00:00

A tragic incident involving teens and trains in Utah has underscored the importance of Operation Lifesaver’s new “Bad Move” pedestrian rail safety campaign.

Operation Lifesaver launches “Bad Move” pedestrian safety PSA with online contest

2011-10-06T17:56:04+00:00

Operation Lifesaver (OLI, www.oli.org), the national, nonprofit rail safety education organization, invites people to submit ideas for an ending to Bad Move, its new public service announcement (PSA) through an online contest.

Video: Bad Move

2011-09-22T18:24:57+00:00

In Operation Lifesaver's pedestrian safety video, Jessie tells Robert that they need to talk. They go for a walk, leaving their Labrador dog at home. Was the place they chose for their walk a bad move?

As school year begins, Operation Lifesaver issues school bus Safety Route Reminder

2011-09-01T14:49:55+00:00

Operation Lifesaver (OL) today unveils a six-step school bus driver Safety Route Reminder to provide America’s bus drivers with quick tips for safely crossing railroad tracks.

Operation Lifesaver, Sound Transit share secrets for success in passenger rail safety

2011-08-25T20:14:04+00:00

Operation Lifesaver, Sound Transit share secrets for success in passenger rail safety

USA Today article touts Operation Lifesaver ProDriver Challenge

2011-08-12T13:07:40+00:00

USA Today article touts Operation Lifesaver ProDriver Challenge

Video: How Long Does it Take to Stop a Train?

2011-08-05T14:43:23+00:00

Football player John helps demonstrate stopping distance for a train. How far do you think the train will go before it's stopped?

Operation Lifesaver Shares its Top 10 Safety Tips for RV Drivers

2011-07-15T17:00:40+00:00

Summer is the time for vacations with family and friends, and recreational vehicles (RVs) are a popular way to travel in comfort.

Statement from Operation Lifesaver, Inc., President Helen M. Sramek on 6/24/11 incident

2011-06-27T15:31:10+00:00

Our thoughts are with the families of the truck driver, the train's conductor, and the passengers who were affected by Friday's collision between a truck and Amtrak's California Zephyr.

Operation Lifesaver unveils Rail Safety Challenge on International Level Crossing Awareness Day

2011-06-09T11:47:49+00:00

Safety nonprofit seeks to reduce truck-train crossing collisions

Operation Lifesaver ILCAD Events Planned Throughout the U.S.

2011-06-08T02:50:25+00:00

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (www.oli.org) will hold press events and other activities in 20 states around the U.S.A to coincide with the observance of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD).