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Rail Safety Week September 15 to 21, 2025

Held annually in September, Rail Safety Week is a great opportunity to inform the public about the importance of rail safety and the risks of trespassing and not obeying signs and signals at grade crossings.

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Get Involved. Together We Can Save Lives!

Each time someone crosses a railroad track irresponsibly there is a potential for danger. At CN, we look out for each other. When everyone looks out for those in their communities, we can help eliminate railroad crossing/trespassing accidents.

Tips to “BE RAIL SMART”

Stop a safe distance from tracks and crossings.
Look both ways to ensure trains are not approaching.
Listen for approaching trains.

How can you help?

Say something! Save the CN Police phone number and call if you witness any unsafe situation near the railroad: 1-800-465-9239.
Act as a role model around trains and tracks.
Share rail safety tips with your family, friends, colleagues and community.
If you live in a CN-served community email CN Safety to organize a safety presentation in your local school.

CONSULT OUR SAFETY RESOURCES

We Are Grateful for Your Contribution During Our 2024 Rail Safety Campaign

CN Police officers and other CN employees and pensioners, in partnership with community leaders, Operation Lifesaver®, other railroads, and many other stakeholders participate in numerous safety initiatives in Canada and the U.S.

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STAKEHOLDERS REACHED

396

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SAFETY PLEDGES COMPLETED

17,000

SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENTS

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SOCIAL MEDIA IMPRESSIONS

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You Can Prevent Railway Crossing and Trespassing Accidents

Rail safety is a shared responsibility and we ask everyone to be especially careful when on or near railroad property and at crossings.
Look, listen and live! That’s what it means to be rail smart.
Follow these tips—they could save lives.

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The Impact is Real.

Talk to your loved ones about rail safety.

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