Railroad safety tips from the Whitehall Police Department and Operation Lifesaver. (Please share) 
Safety first, right? What is one of the things there are plenty of in Whitehall (be nice now..)? Railroad tracks.
So, let's talk railroad safety. See tracks? Think Train! Operation Lifesaver has put together a fantastic program titled "See tracks? Think train!" to bring awareness to safety and share tips to keep us all, and those around railroad tracks safe!
Did you know...
- A typical freight train can take more than a mile to stop, even when emergency brakes are applied - that's the distance of 18 football fields!
- 95% of all rail related deaths involve drivers trying to beat a train, or people trespassing on railroad tracks / property.
- Railroad tracks are private property, and walking on them is trespassing, as well as illegal, dangerous, and risks you being ticketed, arrested, fined, and seriously injured or killed.
For the latest safety and statistical information, check out their program here: http://www.seetracksthinktrain.org/
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Address/Location
Whitehall Police Department, NY
57 Skenesborough Dr
Whitehall, NY 12887
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 518-499-1316
Timothy R. Hardy - Deputy to the Chief of Police
Administration
[email protected]
518-499-1316
