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About Us

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) is a non-profit organization and nationally-recognized leader of rail safety education. Since 1972, OLI has been committed to preventing collisions, injuries and fatalities on and around railroad tracks and highway-rail grade crossings, with the support of public education programs in states across the U.S.

View a Directory of Operation Lifesaver state programs.

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Who We Are

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. is the only national non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives with free rail safety education presentations in communities throughout the U.S.

Read our latest annual report. (Digital version) (PDF version )

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International

Operation Lifesaver's rail safety programs are international.

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Partners and Supporters

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.'s safety partners and contributors help us save lives.

564,000 People Reached in 2021

Via safety presentations, training sessions and special events.

2021 Annual Report

202 New Volunteers Authorized in 2021

Volunteers make it all possible. Join our outreach efforts.

Become a Volunteer

Programs in 47 states and DC Find contact information for your state program

Operation Lifesaver has active programs in states across the U.S.

Contact your OL State Coordinator

Public Awareness Campaigns

Exciting New Resources from Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Teach Young Children Safe Practices When Riding Rail Transit

Amtrak Police Department and Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Mobilize “Operation Clear Track” to Reduce Deaths and Injuries Near Railroad Tracks and Crossings