Community leaders and local law enforcement learn first-hand about train safety.
Manville, NJ — CSX, Norfolk Southern and Operation Lifesaver recently partnered in a cross functional effort designed to educate community officials about train safety. Passengers boarded the Norfolk Southern Operation Lifesaver train in Manville for a 2 hour round-trip ride to Oak Island, NJ and back.
Tarah Harkins, CSX Community Affairs and Safety Officer, was on hand to answer questions and present information to local government, law enforcement professionals, state transportation personnel, and Federal Railroad employees.
Each passenger was given a pamphlet with maps, listing of crossings with incident history, and historical details about the various railroads that operate in the area. While the train proceeded, passengers could watch as it approached crossings through televisions connected to cameras on the locomotive.
Said Harkins after an informative day, "Everyone had a fantastic time, learned a lot and came away with new found respect for trains and the appropriate way to approach grade crossings."
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Philadelphia, PA
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CSX was thrilled to welcome City Year Greater Philadelphia (CYGP) corps members to its annual shareholders meeting in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia, PA
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In October 2006, CSX developed and implemented a safety campaign located at key entrance and exit points to Schuylkill River Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Thanks to City Year Philadelphia,
- 439 students received in-class academic support,
- 105 students were enrolled in two after-school programs,
- 96 students received Extended Day Tutoring, an academic enrichment program allowing for a more hands-on approach to learning,
- 35 students completed 140 hours of community service, and
- 47 parents participated in parent outreach programs.
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