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Operation Lifesaver awarded $220,200 in grants to 12 states to support rail safety campaigns focused on grade crossing awareness and trespass prevention.
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Every year, more than 2,000 incidents and 300 fatalities occur at railroad crossings nationwide.
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Under Secretary Duffy, the grant program’s revamped criteria will prioritize safety; the American family; and workforce development, job quality, and wealth creation, according to a press release.
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On a recent episode of METROspectives, METRO Magazine’s Executive Editor Alex Roman sat down with Ana-Maria Tomlinson, Director of Strategic & Cross-Sector Programs at the CSA Group, to explore a bold initiative aimed at addressing those challenges: the development of a National Code for Transit and Passenger Rail Systems in Canada.
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During a safety blitz, Metra employees will visit one of the railroad’s 243 stations during the morning rush hour, distributing educational materials on train and grade-crossing safety, answering questions, and listening to riders’ safety concerns.
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The new National Railroad Partnership Program utilizes over $2 billion in repurposed funding from the California High Speed Rail project.
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The new agreement among USRC, Amtrak, and the Federal Railroad Administration will expedite restoration efforts, enhance security, and stimulate new economic development.
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The four rail safety grants support installing safety fencing, grade crossing upgrades, and a trespassing alert system.
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Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.
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Metro Transit’s Secure Platform Plan is boosting ridership and cutting safety incidents with upgraded stations, new security features, and a modern fare system.
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