Rail Safety Week 2020 – Be Rail Smart and help us prevent accidents and injuries at rail crossings
21 Setembro 2020 - 10:30AM
CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) today launched its rail safety awareness
campaign kicking off Rail Safety Week 2020 across North America.
Rail Safety Week is September 21-27 this year and CN Police Service
(CNPS) will be out in communities across CN’s network, in
compliance with Covid-19 protocols, to raise awareness about the
potentially devastating consequences of trespassing on rail tracks
and disregarding rail safety signs and devices at level crossings.
“2020 has been a challenging year for everybody,
but it’s important to remember that the Coronavirus is not the only
danger out there. As an essential service, railways have been an
important part of most people's lives and the supply chain whether
it’s transporting goods, for travel or for transportation. Each
year more than 2,100 North Americans are killed or seriously
injured in rail crossing and trespassing incidents. Rail safety is
everyone’s responsibility, year-round. We’re asking everyone to
keep this in mind, not just for this week, but throughout the year.
”- Stephen Covey, chief of police and chief security officer at
CN
With work patterns disrupted during the COVID-19
pandemic, CN reminds all drivers and pedestrians to be extra
vigilant when using level crossings that they may not have used as
frequently in recent months.
“We ask people to stay alert, even at level
crossings they are familiar with, stop and take the time look and
listen for trains and please be patient and adhere to the signals
and warning signs. Safety has been a core value at CN for more than
100 years and we want to continue to collaborate with the
communities where we operate to reinforce a strong safety
culture.”- Stephen Covey, chief of police and chief security
officer at CN
Rail Safety Week
ActivitiesRail safety week activities
will look different this year. However, CN’s efforts to get the
rail safety message out will be stronger than ever. Rail safety
never takes a break and, as proud neighbours, we continue to work
with Operation Lifesaver, our communities and local authorities, CN
Police Service officers and other CN employees to help prevent
accidents and injuries at rail crossings, and ensure everyone’s
safety on and around railroad infrastructure year-round.
As a responsible global railroad that links
communities to markets around the world, CN is taking all necessary
steps to protect our employees, communities, customers, vendors and
partners, in response to the unprecedented challenges associated
with the pandemic. CN continues to invest into rail safety and this
year, despite the pandemic, is inviting all the communities across
its network to participate in activities, at a safe distance, to
promote rail safety.
Rail Safety is a Shared
ResponsibilityTogether with the cities, towns and
Aboriginal communities CN serves, they have created powerful allies
in promoting the rail safety messages in their communities. Last
year, more than 200 communities across CN’s network signed
resolutions or proclamations in support of Rail Safety Week.
About CN PoliceEvery year, CN
Police Services respond to hundreds of events along CN’s network
across eight Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states. In addition to
patrolling CN property, CNPS officers deliver rail safety
presentations to schools, trucking agencies, bus operators and
community organizations. By rolling out strategic educational
initiatives and conducting targeted operations, CNPS aims to
promote safe behaviours and increase awareness of rail safety. CNPS
is committed to making CN the safest railroad in North America.
For more
information or an interview with CN Police,
contact:
Mathieu GaudreaultSenior AdvisorPublic Affairs
and Media Relations(514) 249-4735mathieu.gaudreault@cn.ca
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