Hanover Park and CN Railroad Police Invite the Media to the Unveiling of New Rail Safety Signage in Hanover Park
Hanover Park, IL – Hanover Park and CN Railroad Police in conjunction with Operation Lifesaver are spreading a rail safety message in Hanover Park. On Thursday, September 21st, 2023, Hanover Park in partnership with CN Railroad and Operation Lifesaver, will be hosting a Rail Safety Signage unveiling media event to promote Rail Safety Week (September 17th – 23rd). The new “See Tracks, Think Train” signage will help highlight efforts that are underway to promote railroad safety in the community of Hanover Park. Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig, Hanover Park Police Chief Andrew Johnson, and CN Police Special Agent Jeffrey Price will be available for a media interview regarding Rail Safety Week. Safety is a shared core value at both CN Railroad and the Village of Hanover Park and we want to take every opportunity to raise awareness on safe behavior around rail. It is our job to make sure that our community understands that the only safe and legal place to cross railroad tracks is at a designated railroad crossing. We want everyone to Be Rail Smart; Stop. Look. Listen. Live.
WHAT: Media Event for the unveiling of the new “See Tracks, Think Train” signage. WHERE: Hanover Park Village Hall 2121 W. Lake Street, Hanover Park, IL 60133 WHEN 10:00 am – 10:30 am CST WHY: Hanover Park, CN Railroad and Operation Lifesaver are working to raise awareness of the need for caution near train tracks during Rail Safety Week, which is being observed in the U.S., Canada and Mexico September 17-23. For additional safety tips or other information regarding rail safety or CN Police, follow this link: https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/cn-police-service or visit our partner Operation Lifesaver at www.oli.org. ###
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