Village To Offer Free Online 'Operation Lifesaver' Rail Safety Presentation

Press release from the Village of New Lenox:

“Operation Lifesaver”

FREE Rail Safety Presentation Via Zoom

Two METRA Commuter Rail Service Lines run through New Lenox; the Rock Island District (RI) to Joliet and the SouthWest Service (SWS) to Manhattan. Although we see METRA trains all the time, do we REALLY know how they operate?

Please join us for an informative presentation on rail safety by METRA safety personnel. The presentation will be held via Zoom from 7:00pm to 8:00pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. METRA, in conjunction with the State of Illinois Operation Lifesaver Program, offers this FREE training throughout their service areas.

Operation Lifesaver is a program designed to promote railroad safety and awareness for children and adults of all ages. Even professional drivers can benefit from the topics that will be discussed during this 60-minute presentation. Additional information regarding Illinois Operation Lifesaver is available at the Illinois Commerce Commission web site via this link:https://www.icc.illinois.gov/ilol/

This event is being hosted by the Village of New Lenox, and the New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with METRA. Registration is being handled through Eventbrite via this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-lifesaver-free-rail-safety-presentation-via-zoom-tickets-127178643747 A link to the Zoom videoconference will be sent separately via email in advance of the presentation.

Additional questions regarding this training may be directed to Daniel Martin, Safe Community Coordinator, Village of New Lenox - dmartin@newlenox.net or (815) 462-6493.

This press release was produced by the Village of New Lenox. The views expressed here are the author's own.