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Union Pacific's Operation Lifesaver Special
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By Matthew Melzer
The Union Pacific Railroad is currently operating a special train on behalf of
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. through the Western United States. The purpose of this train, which just completed its tour
of Southern California, is to further promote safety at highway-rail grade crossings
and around railroad property. Guests on board this train's excursions are treated to
an Operation Lifesaver presentation, Operation Lifesaver videos, and a remote view of the
railroad from a camera mounted on the locomotive (to potentially see those who try to beat the train).
One aspect of this train is the Trooper On the Train Program,
where local law enforcement officers ride at the head end of the train. If they see people illegally
trying to beat the train in their car, bicycle, or on foot, they will radio to units on the
ground to pull over and cite those violators. On Sunday, September 19 alone, over one dozen
motorists were ticketed! Numerous pedestrians were also cited or arrested for trespassing on the railroad or throwing
objects at the train. Media coverage of this train included KTLA TV-5 (independent), KABC TV-7 (ABC),
KTTV TV-11 (FOX), and KMEX TV-34 (Univision).
TrainWeb's Matthew Melzer worked on this train during its weekend in Southern California, and
photos from himself and Andrew Held are available below!
Saturday, September 18, 1999 - City of Industry, CA
Sunday, September 19, 1999 - Compton, CA, Watts, CA
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