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Operation Lifesaver, Inc. promotes latest video, materials for new drivers with online sweepstakes
By Operation Lifesaver 4-18-2018
To reach new drivers – especially teens and young adults – with critical information on how to drive safely near train tracks, the national nonprofit rail safety education organization Operation Lifesaver, Inc., (OLI) has released a new 10-minute driver training video, “How to Drive Near Trains,” and a 30-second public service announcement inviting new drivers to watch the video and enter a sweepstakes to win a Chrome Book.
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Free e-Learning program from OLI provides crossing safety training for first responders
By Operation Lifesaver 4-02-2018
National rail safety nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. wants to help first responders safely travel to emergencies and stay safe when responding to rail-related incidents with its interactive e-Learning program.
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Operation Lifesaver, Inc. concerned by rise in 2017 crossing collisions, trespass incidents
By Operation Lifesaver 3-15-2018
Recently-released U.S. government statistics reveal that railroad grade crossing incidents and rail trespass casualties increased in 2017, according to rail safety education nonprofit Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI).
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Operation Lifesaver shares 2017 Rail Safety Week report, announces joint U.S.-Canada effort in 2018
By Operation Lifesaver 2-08-2018
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national, nonprofit rail safety education group, today reported that messages about crossing safety and trespass prevention reached millions of Americans, generating more than 270 million impressions via news media coverage and social media advertising surrounding the first U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW) held September 24-30, 2017.
Older News
- Operation Lifesaver names new state coordinators in Oregon, Pennsylvania and Texas
- Operation Lifesaver offers new educational materials for free rail safety presentations
- Operation Lifesaver names new state coordinators in Connecticut, Florida and Kansas
- New Operation Lifesaver videos share rail safety messages for young adults
- Operation Lifesaver President Bonnie Murphy tapped for position with Dallas Area Rapid Transit
- Amtrak Police, Operation Lifesaver mobilize largest simultaneous railroad safety initiative in U.S.
- Operation Lifesaver puts focus on saving lives as U.S. Rail Safety Week starts
- Media Advisory: Saving lives near train tracks is focus of 9/25 OLI press conference
- Operation Lifesaver Inc., offers preview of U.S. Rail Safety Week events
- Statement by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. President Bonnie Murphy on Batory Nomination
- Statement on June 28, 2017 trespass incident by Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
- Operation Lifesaver, Inc. awards $217,000 for rail safety public awareness campaigns in 15 states
- Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Announces New Members on Board of Directors
- Statement on International Crossing Awareness Day by OLI President Bonnie Murphy
Media Contact
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. understands the importance of the news media’s role in helping the public make safe decisions around tracks and trains.
To request further information about Operation Lifesaver’s activities, or for additional safety information, please contact our national headquarters office at 703-739-0308. If you are a reporter on deadline, please contact:
- Libby Rector Snipe - email [email protected]
About Operation Lifesaver
Operation Lifesaver is a nonprofit public safety education and awareness organization dedicated to reducing collisions, fatalities and injuries at highway-rail crossings and trespassing on or near railroad tracks. Our team consists of nationwide network of volunteers who work to educate people about rail safety, state coordinators who lead the efforts in states across the U.S. and a national office in Washington, D.C., that supports state programs, develops education materials, and creates public awareness campaigns for audiences of all ages.
National Office
Operation Lifesaver, Inc.
425 Third Street SW, Suite 915
Washington, D.C. 20024
703-739-0308
Fax: 703-519-8267
Email : [email protected]
Media Inquiries: [email protected]
Transit Inquiries: [email protected]
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