Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers were in Salina today to raise awareness among drivers of the need to caution near railroad tracks and trains.

The effort was part of Operation Clear Track, which took place today throughout the country as a part of Rail Safety Week.

The goal of Rail Safety Week’s “Operation Clear Track” was to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks. Law enforcement were stationed at targeted railroad grade crossings, handing out railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians and issuing warnings and citations to violators.

Federal statistics show that every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train, according to a news release from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632265000212.jpeg" alt="Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were educating drivers in Salina this morning about being safe around railroad tracks and trains. They are seen here on Belmont Boulevard where it intersects with E. Magnolia Road and a railroad track. Photos courtesy the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C</a> Facebook page" />
 <figcaption>Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were educating drivers in Salina this morning about being safe around railroad tracks and trains. They are seen here on Belmont Boulevard where it intersects with E. Magnolia Road and a railroad track. Photos courtesy the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KHPTroopC">Kansas Highway Patrol Troop C</a> Facebook page</figcaption>
 </figure>By SALINA POSTKansas Highway Patrol Troopers were in Salina today to raise awareness among drivers of the need to caution near railroad tracks and trains.The effort was part of Operation Clear Track, which took place today throughout the country as a part of Rail Safety Week.The goal of Rail Safety Week’s “Operation Clear Track” was to reduce pedestrian and driver injuries and fatalities around railroad tracks. Law enforcement were stationed at targeted railroad grade crossings, handing out railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians and issuing warnings and citations to violators.<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/9/1632265301726.jpeg" alt="Troopers handed out these cards about railroad crossing safety." />
 <figcaption>Troopers handed out these cards about railroad crossing safety.</figcaption>
 </figure>Federal statistics show that every three hours in the United States, a person or vehicle is hit by a train, according to a news release from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Troopers promote railroad track, train safety