SUMMARY: This content is about the importance of rail safety and the efforts to educate the public about it. The article mentions that in the United States, over 2,000 Americans are killed or injured each year due to inappropriate behavior near train tracks. Organizations like Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver are working to reinforce safety lessons and educate motorists and pedestrians about the dangers of not following safety guidelines. The article also emphasizes the need to look both ways, listen for trains, and expect them at any time when approaching a railroad crossing.

Rail Safety Week lasts from September 18-24. It raises awareness to prevent incidents at railroad crossings.

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