On Tuesday, Sept. 24th during Rail Safety Week, September 22-28 The Sheriff's Offfice, Amtrak Police Dept., and Operation Lifesaver, the nonprofit rail safety education organization, will participate in "Operation Clear Track", along with more than 600 law enforcement agencies nationwide. The goal is to raise awareness and enforce state railroad grade crossing trespassing laws. The 3rd annual rail safety detail, carried out in 48 states, is the single largest rail safety law enforcement initiative in the US. 

During "Operation Clear Track" Sheriff's Office personnel will be stationed at targeted railroad grade crossing locations to issue citations or warnings to violators. Officials will also disseminate railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians. The goal of Rail Safety Week is to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks through increased public awareness and enforcement. 

What: "Operation Clear Track" enforcement/education event to be held in 48 states at railroad grade crossings that have a high number of vehicle and/or tresspasser incidents or near misses. 

Where/When: Pinedale Rd in Ashville and Roberts Mill Pond Rd in Pell City on Tuesday Sept. 24th 2019.

Why: Federal Statistics show that about every three hours in the US, a person or vehicle is hit by a train. "Operation Clear Track" is an effort by law enforcement, Operation Lifesaver, Amtrak, and rail safety partner organizations to raise awareness of the dangers around tracks during Rail Safety Week, which is being observed in the US September 22-28, 2019.

More Info: Visit Operation Lifesaver's national website for safety tips and statistics OLI.ORG or contact STAYOFFTHETRACKS.ORG for more information on "Operation Clear Track."