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Operation Lifesaver Rail Safety Education logo over railroad tracks background, representing rail safety awareness initiatives.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 4, 2026

Operation Lifesaver Awards Rail Safety Outreach Funds in 12 States

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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Trains at railroad crossings
Newsby StaffApril 27, 2026

USDOT Invests $1.1B to Enhance Safety Infrastructure at Railroad Crossings

Every year, more than 2,000 incidents and 300 fatalities occur at railroad crossings nationwide. 

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A train passing by during sunset.
Newsby News/Media ReleaseSeptember 10, 2025

See Tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver Leads Annual Rail Safety Push

Learn more about how 2025 Rail Safety Week seeks to heighten awareness in preventing railroad crossing and trespass incidents.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 12, 2024

Operation Lifesaver Awards Grants for Crossing Safety Public Awareness Campaigns

The FHWA-funded grants will be awarded to Operation Lifesaver organizations in Alabama, Arizona, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Oregon, and South Dakota.

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NewsJanuary 12, 2022

Nokia Deploys Scene Analytics to Enhance Railroad Crossing Safety

The AI-based system applies computer vision and machine learning technologies for real-time monitoring and analysis, to ensure the safety of railroad crossings.

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NewsDecember 16, 2020

FRA Publishes Rule for State Highway-Rail Grade Crossing Action Plans

The final rule responds to a Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (FAST Act) mandate requiring states to develop and implement, or update, if applicable, action plans.

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Newsby StaffDecember 30, 2019

FRA launches web portal for public to report blocked railroad crossings

The agency expects it will take an average of three minutes for users to complete the report.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Feds call for development of highway-rail grade crossing safety plans

Proposed rule would require all states and D.C., to develop and implement a new or updated action plan.

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