CSX Supports Rail Safety Week to Promote Public Safety near Railroad Tracks
September 21 2020 - 10:00AM
CSX Corp. (NASDAQ: CSX) is once again teaming up with Operation
Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI) to increase public safety near railroad
tracks during the fourth annual Rail Safety Week.
Rail Safety Week is a unique, collaborative, nationwide
initiative that brings together freight and passenger railroads,
regulators, law enforcement and non-profit organizations to educate
in effort to save lives. To be mindful of COVID-19 risks, the Rail
Safety Week public safety campaign will be conducted virtually this
year. CSX will leverage its digital platforms and social media to
educate communities across its 23 state network of the inherent
dangers of unsafe behavior near railroad tracks.
“At CSX, we are committed to the safety of our employees and
communities, and our participation in Rail Safety week is a
demonstration of this commitment,” said Sean Douris, chief of
police for CSX. “Our goal is zero accidents, so just one collision
involving a pedestrian or vehicle is too many. We believe education
is one of the best tools to prevent these types of accidents and we
are working hard to reach as many people as possible with
information that encourages safe behavior near railroad tracks.”
Trains kill or seriously injure more than 2,100 North Americans
every year because of unsafe behavior around railroad tracks,
according to Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Many of these incidents are
preventable. By working together to share life-saving information
with our communities, we have the opportunity to make a significant
impact on rail safety in our country.
National Rail Safety Week is September 21-27 and each day will
focus on a different safety theme such as crossing safety and
trespass prevention. CSX is proud to be part of this public safety
campaign. To help promote the lifesaving safety messages, please
share Rail Safety Week materials with others on social media.
(www.csx.com/railsafetyweek)
About CSX
CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation
company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck
transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array
of markets, including energy, industrial, construction,
agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years,
CSX has played a critical role in the nation’s economic expansion
and industrial development. Its network connects every major
metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly
two-thirds of the nation’s population resides. It also links
more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river
and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns
alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its
subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook
(http://facebook.com/OfficialCSX) and follow us on Twitter
(http://twitter.com/CSX).
Contact:Sheriee Bowman855-955-6397
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