Arkansas Operation Lifesaver

06/11/2026

Match day brings crowds, traffic and excitement. Give yourself extra time and extra attention near the tracks. Never try to beat a train to a crossing. Trains cannot stop quickly and a freight train can take more than 15 soccer fields to stop fully. Make safe choices. See Tracks? Think Train!®

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06/11/2026

Speaking at Thompson Driving School to about 60 students in Little Rock.

06/08/2026

Every crossing deserves your full attention.

Trains can't stop quickly. A freight train can take more than a mile to stop, even in an emergency.

When you reach a crossing:

Always expect a train.
Never go around gates.
Cross only when the signs and signals are clear.
Make safe choices. See Tracks? Think Train!®

06/04/2026

Railroad property is private property. That includes tracks, trains, bridges, tunnels and rail yards. Walking, biking or taking photos on or near them is dangerous and illegal.

05/27/2026

True or False: you can hear a train coming before you see it.

False. Trains are quieter and faster than you expect.

There is no safe time to be near tracks.

Share this with someone you know who travels near tracks and trains.

Stay Off! Stay Away! Stay Safe!

05/21/2026

Quiz time!

The lights stop flashing and the gates go up at a rail crossing. What should you do?

A. Stop and look both ways before crossing
B. Check for a second train on adjacent tracks
C. Proceed only when the crossing is completely clear
D. All of the above

Drop your answer in the comments!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

Eight signs and signals are there to help you make safe choices at every crossing. Crossbucks. Flashing red lights. Lowering gates. Pavement markings. Advance warning signs. Low ground clearance signs. Multiple track warnings. The Blue and White Emergency Notification System sign. Each one tells you something important. Knowing what they mean and how to respond is one of the most important things you can do near tracks and trains. Save this guide so it's there when you need it.

04/27/2026