CSX, DelDOT and Operation Lifesaver promote public safety

Written by Jenifer Nunez, assistant editor

CSX, the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT) and Operation Lifesaver worked together this past weekend to improve public safety at railroad crossings and around railroad tracks in Delaware through education and awareness.

 

Every day trains travel through more than 212,000 highway-rail grade crossings in the U.S., including 405 crossings in Delaware and there are about 270 deaths per year at public and private grade crossings. CSX, the Federal Railroad Administration, Operation Lifesaver and state-level authorities, such as DelDOT are committed to reducing that number through outreach efforts like those occurring in Newark.

“Railway incidents are easily preventable and our department is proud to partner with CSX and Delaware Operation Lifesaver’s efforts to educate and inform drivers and pedestrians about rail crossing safety in Newark this weekend,” said DelDOT Secretary Jennifer Cohan. “Even one injury is one too many. DelDOT supports Operation Lifesaver’s efforts through trained personnel who help disseminate the important message on rail safety, particularly at railroad crossings. We are firmly committed to continue building strong partnerships with all railroad companies within Delaware to improve railroad crossing safety for all users of the roadway system.”

“Safety is CSX’s highest priority and we are pleased to work with DelDOT and Operation Lifesaver to increase awareness about this important issue in Delaware,” said Quintin Kendall, vice president of state government and community affairs for CSX. “Through programs like these, the number of fatalities at crossings has gone down by 54 percent over the last two decades and CSX is committed to doing our part to continue reducing that tragic toll.”

 

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