Tag: Safety

NNEPRA Promotes Rail Safety

On October 8, 2026, NNEPRA participated in the Maine Municipal Association’s 90th Annual Convention at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine, delivering an Operation Lifesaver rail safety presentation to approximately 30 attendees. The presentation highlighted the importance of rail safety awareness and safe practices around railroad tracks and crossings.

The presentation was co-led by Patrick Adams, Safety & Operations Specialist with the Maine Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT).

– Natalie Bogart, Deputy Director, NNEPRA

See Tracks Think Train

September 21–27, 2026, marked the 10th annual “See Tracks? Think Train!” week, a national rail safety campaign promoted by Operation Lifesaver to raise awareness about the dangers around railroad tracks and trains. NNEPRA and the Amtrak Downeaster are proud to partner with Operation Lifesaver year-round to promote rail safety. Through education and public outreach, we work to share important safety information and help reduce preventable injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks and trains.

As part of this year’s campaign, NNEPRA staff participated in Red Out for Rail Safety alongside our station communities in Freeport, Maine, and Exeter, New Hampshire. These events provided an opportunity to help raise awareness and reinforce the importance of making safe choices near railroad crossings and tracks. We are grateful to our partners, staff, and communities for helping us spread this lifesaving message. Together, we can help keep our communities safe and Stop Track Tragedies.

We encourage our community to take the pledge (13 and up) and spread the word about train and track safety.

Click here for the Kids Safety Pledge.

Click here for the Pre-K Safety Pledge.