# Event Details - **Event Name**: Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Free rail safety presentation from METRA and Operation Lifesaver. Learn how to stay safe around trains and railroad crossings.About this EventOperation Lifesaver: Rail Safety Awareness PresentationThe New Lenox Safe Community Coalition, in partnership with METRA and the State of Illinois Operation Lifesaver Program, is offering a FREE rail safety presentation designed to help community members better understand train operations and stay safe around railroad tracks and crossings.Presented by Carl Cicero, Inspector Training Coordinator for the METRA Police Department, this informative program will explore the realities of railroad safety, common misconceptions about trains, and the important precautions everyone should take when near tracks, crossings, and rail property.With both the Rock Island District and Southwest Service METRA lines running through New Lenox, rail safety is an important topic for residents of all ages. Whether you are a driver, pedestrian, cyclist, parent, or student, this presentation will provide valuable information that can help prevent injuries and save lives.Participants will learn:• How trains operate and why they cannot stop quickly• The dangers associated with railroad crossings and trespassing on tracks• Important rail safety laws and regulations• Common causes of train-related incidents and how they can be prevented• Practical safety tips for drivers, pedestrians, and familiesOperation Lifesaver is a nationwide public safety education program dedicated to reducing collisions, injuries, and fatalities at railroad crossings and on railroad property through education, awareness, and community outreach.Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.Location: New Lenox Village Hall Community Room, 1 Veterans Parkway, New LenoxThis program is free to attend; however, registration is required. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-lenox/operation-lifesaver-rail-safety-awareness/100001991236065675 - **Event Categories**: workshops, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: New Lenox Village Hall - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Lenox - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: New Lenox Village Hall - **lat**: 41.5134005 - **long**: -87.98020389999999 - **full address**: New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/fb8a261a40cd0f5ed07426f53d4220ad054fc6de9eefa5a0ec3b41ad6374f569-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1782637387 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness being held? - **A:** Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness takes place on Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 08:30 pm at New Lenox Village Hall, 1 Veterans Parkway, New Lenox, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness? - **A:** Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness is organized by Village of New Lenox, Safe Communities Coalition. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Operation LIFESAVER: Rail Safety Awareness is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Lenox, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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