CHICAGO — Commuter rail operator Metra announced it will hold Operation Lifesaver “Safety Blitzes” at 51 of its stations during 2022 as part of ongoing efforts to raise awareness about safe behavior around trains and tracks.
Each blitz will see Metra employees visit a station during the morning rush hour to distribute educational materials about train and grade crossing safety, as well as answering questions and listening to commuters’ safety concerns. A short safety video will also be available for passengers to watch while they wait for their train.
“As customers return to their commuting routines,” Metra CEO Jim Derwinski said in a press release, “these safety blitzes allow us to reach them directly to ensure that they understand the need to stay vigilant about safety anytime they’re around the railroad.”
The safety blitzes will begin March 10 and run through Dec. 9. A complete schedule is available here.
Along with the safety blitzes, Metra police conduct enforcement blitzes throughout Metra’s 242-station system where citations or warnings are issued to pedestrians who ignore crossing gates or other warning devices.
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