Operation Lifesaver
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Operation Lifesaver is the largest and most-influential rail safety organization in the United States.[1] It was founded by the Union Pacific Railroad in the early 1970s.[2]
In 1972, the Idaho State Highway Patrol, then-Governor Cecil Andrus and the Union Pacific Railroad mounted campaign to promote "Stop, Look and Listen" safety at highway-rail grade crossings. The initial teams spoke to civic groups, school groups, school bus and truck drivers. Idaho experienced a 43% reduction in fatalities that first year.[3]
Operation Lifesaver provides educational material free of charge to schools and civic organizations and they actively recruit and train volunteers to speak on the subject of rail safety.[4]
In 2006, Operation Lifesaver requested that Disney edit a scene of the Pixar film Cars in which the character of Lightning McQueen races a train to a grade crossing while the crossing lights are flashing. Disney/Pixar has removed the scene in question from theater showings but the DVD release of the movie still includes the scene.
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WAMX #4020 with an Operation Lifesaver Kansas sticker.
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NS Loco No.5262.jpg
NS #5262 with Operation Lifesaver paint scheme.
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BNSF Manitoba Caboose (BN 12580) with Operation Lifesaver Canada paint scheme.
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