See Tracks? Think Train Week®

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Rio Metro Regional Transit District and the New Mexico Rail Runner Express have had a commitment to safety from day one. See Tracks? Think Train Week® is an initiative spearheaded by Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), the national rail safety and education nonprofit, and one of Rio Metro's partner organizations. It takes place in mid-September each year. Annual campaigns are focused on educating the public about how to reduce injuries and fatalities at rail stations and crossings, as well as preventing trespassing on or near railroad tracks.

See Tracks? Think Train Week 2025®

See Tracks? Think Train Week® is September 15-21, 2025. Look for our messaging on the Rail Runner, social media, and at stInformational graphic with a picture of a railroad crossbuck and the words Stop Track Tragediesation platforms. 

Daily Themes:

  • September 15: Stop Track Tragedies
  • September 16: First Responder Safety
  • September 17: Emergency Notification Sign Awareness
  • September 18: Transit Safety
  • September 19: Red Out for Rail Safety Day
  • September 20: Trespass Prevention
  • September 21: Photographer Safety

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Watch the Videos

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Red Out for Rail Safety Day

Wear red on September 23 to support rail safetyFriday, September 19, 2025 is Red Out for Rail Safety Day. Show your support:

- Wear the color red

- Take a selfie and post it to social media using #RedOutForRailSafety and #NMRailRunner

Rail Safety Day at the Santa Fe Railyard

Help us commemorate See Tracks? Think Train Week on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at the Santa Fe Railyard Artisan Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the Operation Lifesaver booth for information and giveaways from New Mexico Operation Lifesaver, Rio Metro, Santa Fe Railyard Community Corporation, and Sky Railway.

Take the Transit Safety Pledge

Show your support by taking the Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Rail Safety Pledge. 

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Take the Kids Pledge

Take the Adults Pledge