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CN Police Launch Rail Safety Week 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-09-15 13:00
Core Points - CN launched its annual Rail Safety Week campaign from September 15–19, 2025, to raise awareness about the dangers of unsafe behavior around railway tracks and property [1] - Rail safety is emphasized as a shared responsibility, with CN working alongside communities to promote safe practices [3][4] - Statistics indicate over 2,000 crossing accidents and 1,000 trespassing incidents occur annually in North America, with Canada reporting 261 incidents in 2024, leading to 68 fatalities and 58 serious injuries [2] Company Initiatives - CN Police Services collaborates with cities, towns, and Indigenous communities to highlight the risks associated with trespassing and ignoring signals at crossings [1][5] - In 2024, more than 376 municipalities recognized Rail Safety Week through formal resolutions and proclamations, showcasing CN's long-standing commitment to rail safety [3] - CN Police Services aims to promote safe behaviors and increase awareness through educational initiatives and targeted operations [5] Community Engagement - The campaign invites community partners to join in spreading the message that rail safety is crucial and that collective efforts can make a difference [4] - CN Police Services responds to hundreds of incidents annually across its network, which includes eight Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states [5]
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Uniformed CN Police Officers Available for Media Interviews During See Tracks? Think Train® Week 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-09-10 10:00
Core Message - CN is launching its annual public awareness campaign, See Tracks? Think Train® Week, from September 15-19, 2025, to emphasize the importance of safety near rail crossings and the dangers of trespassing on railway property [1][3]. Group 1: Campaign Activities - Uniformed CN Police officers will be available for interviews and will participate in community events throughout the campaign week [2]. - CN is partnering with Operation Lifesaver and local authorities to deliver various online and in-person activities aimed at promoting safe practices and raising awareness about rail crossing safety [4]. Group 2: Safety Importance - Preventable accidents occur annually at rail crossings, and CN emphasizes that safety is a shared responsibility among schools, communities, and media partners [3]. - CN Police Services respond to hundreds of events across Canada and the U.S., focusing on protecting CN property and delivering rail safety presentations to various organizations [5]. Group 3: Commitment to Safety - CN continues to invest in rail safety initiatives and encourages community participation in See Tracks? Think Train® Week activities [4]. - The goal of CN Police Services is to promote safe behaviors and increase awareness of rail safety, aiming to make CN the safest railroad in North America [5].
MEDIA AVAILABILITY: Uniformed CN Police Officers Available for Media Interviews During Rail Safety Week 2025
Globenewswire· 2025-09-10 10:00
Core Message - CN is emphasizing the importance of rail safety through its annual Rail Safety Week campaign, which aims to raise awareness about safe behaviors near railway crossings and the dangers of trespassing on railway property [3][4]. Group 1: Rail Safety Week Activities - CN Police officers will be available for interviews and will participate in community events across Canada during Rail Safety Week from September 15-19, 2025 [1][2]. - The campaign includes a partnership with Operation Lifesaver and local authorities to deliver various online and in-person activities that promote safe practices and raise awareness about rail crossing safety [4]. Group 2: Importance of Rail Safety - Every year, preventable accidents occur at rail crossings, highlighting that safety is a shared responsibility among schools, communities, and media partners [3]. - CN aims to reduce incidents and save lives by working collaboratively with various stakeholders [3]. Group 3: About CN Police - CN Police Services respond to hundreds of events across eight Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states, focusing on protecting CN property and delivering rail safety presentations to various organizations [5]. - The CN Police Services are committed to promoting safe behaviors and increasing awareness of rail safety through strategic educational initiatives and targeted operations [5].