New York Operation Lifesaver

09/04/2026

Summer's nearly over, labor day is nearly here and hummingbirds are thinking of migrating where the weather is warmer than dear old New York. That means See Tracks Think Train Week is nearly upon us!

September 21 through September 27, 2026 See Tracks Think Train Week, the week devoted to rail safety.

Photo by T Litsky

09/02/2026

Let's say you're waiting for the LIRR, or the Subway and someone jostles your arm and your phone, the phone you love (we know) flies onto the track.

Would you get down there risking electrocution by the third rail or destruction by an oncoming train?

Or would you say to yourself , the phone will be fine and I need to get some help from a transit police or railroad official so I don't die doing something stupid?

Stay safe, and

08/31/2026

This classic little vehicle doesn't go far but it sure rises a lot over a short distance.

Do you know where this bit of history is located?

08/27/2026

It's almost time to start school and many districts have schools near railroad tracks.
A safety presentation could save a child's life.

Help us by scheduling a free rail safety presentation.

In case the link doesn't work here's the url too

Request a Presentation Do you have a group that would benefit from a free presentation on highway-rail grade crossing safety and rail trespass prevention? No problem. Operation Lifesaver's network of authorized volunteers offer free rail safety programs in school classrooms, to driver ed students, ...

08/26/2026

It's national dog day. Treat 'em with love and kindness and help by keeping dogs, turtles, or any other pet you have OFF the Tracks

08/25/2026

Thank you to the Cooperstown and Charlotte Valley Railroad for inviting Operation Lifesaver to their Touch a Train Day! We had fun preaching about and proselytizing about the ENS sign in our effot= to

08/14/2026

Saturday August 15'th is Relaxation Day. OK, it is another silly national day, but chocolate has one too so who are we to judge?. It's summer, it's a national day devoted to whatever relaxes you, so we suggest enjoying your weekend in the way that makes you happy.

And thank you to all our volunteers and all the people volunteering for good causes throughout this great land. You are indispensable!

08/13/2026

With the school year just around the corner we'd like to remind everyone that we do school bus driver safety presentations. We help school districts

Operation Lifesaver, Inc.'s 5 Alive! video, part of the Decide Smart, Arrive Safe School Bus Driver training package, shows the five steps school bus drivers should take to make every crossing a safe one.

08/11/2026

Interesting article on CSX attempt to lower carbon emissions using hydrogen.

Railroad industry news about: CSX, hydrogen locomotive, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, mechanical, Corey Davis, Dragan Jankovic, Huntington shop, Wabtec, battery locomotive, biodiesel, Teck Resources Ltd.. From the editors of Progressive Railroading Magazine

08/07/2026

It's Friday and we hope you have a great summer weekend. Here's a pic of Pandy, a wonderful cat sitting on a load of outgoing mail for NY Operation Lifesaver, helping to keep work from getting done.