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This resolution designates the week of September 15 through 21, 2025, as "Rail Safety Week" in Pennsylvania, acknowledging the critical role of rail transportation in the state's infrastructure and highlighting important safety concerns. The resolution recognizes that rail travel is essential for reducing road and air congestion while connecting communities, and notes that the U.S. Department of Transportation projects substantial increases in rail transport over the next three decades. It draws attention to significant safety challenges, including the fact that a person or vehicle is hit by a train approximately every three hours in the United States, with 263 crossing fatalities and 1,464 trespassing-related deaths and injuries reported in 2024. The resolution also highlights Operation Lifesaver, a nonprofit organization dedicated to public safety education and awareness around railroad crossings and tracks, and aligns with their nationwide "See Tracks? Think Train Week" campaign. By designating this week, the resolution aims to promote increased awareness and education about rail safety among Pennsylvania residents.

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