Operation Lifesaver Inc. (OLI) has launched a campaign to reduce fatalities around railroad tracks. The "See Tracks? Think Train!" campaign highlights common risks that pedestrians and drivers take, such as trying to beat a train at a grade crossing and walking on railroad tracks. According to OLI's Joyce Rose, people often don't realize how dangerous it is to walk on or near tracks, or how long it takes a freight train to stop. A fully loaded train can take a mile or more to completely stop, making it extremely difficult for train engineers to avoid a collision. "Every day someone's risky behavior around railroad tracks gets them injured or killed," says Rose. "Our goal with this campaign is to make people think twice before doing something risky or unsafe."
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