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This resolution designates the week of September 15 through 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania, recognizing the critical importance of rail transportation and safety. The resolution highlights several key points about rail travel, including its role in reducing road congestion, connecting communities, and providing an environmentally friendly transportation option. It notes alarming safety statistics, such as a person or vehicle being hit by a train approximately every three hours, with 263 crossing fatalities and 1,464 trespassing-related deaths and injuries in 2024. The resolution acknowledges Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit organization dedicated to rail safety education, and its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation to observe "See Tracks? Think Train Week." By passing this resolution, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives aims to raise awareness about rail safety and encourage residents to be more cautious around train tracks and crossings. The resolution also directs that copies be transmitted to the Governor, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Operation Lifesaver.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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