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CN Police Services encourages drivers to use caution during this winter season
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\nCN Police Services encourages drivers to use caution during this winter season\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\nMONTREAL, Nov. 14, 2017\n\n\n\nCN also reminds outdoor enthusiasts to stay off railway tracks  \n\n\n\nMONTREAL, Nov. 14, 2017 /CNW/ - As part of its ongoing commitment to rail safety, CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE:CNI) today encouraged drivers to use caution around railway crossings and reminded winter outdoor enthusiasts to stay away from railway tracks. \n\n\"Icy roads, reduced visibility and storms are a potentially dangerous combination and we encourage people to drive safely and use caution around railway crossings,\" said Stephen Covey, chief of police and chief security officer at CN.  \"And for snowmobile operators, their first responsibility must be safety. Railway tracks should never be used as a trail. Riding on or along railway tracks can cost you your life. \"\n\nSnowmobiles should only cross tracks at designated crossings. Trespassing on railway tracks or property - by snowmobiles, or cross country skiers, or snowshoers, or others - is illegal and dangerous. \n\nFor information about rail safety, please contact CN's Public Inquiry Line by calling 1-888-888-5909. CN Police community service officers are available to give presentations to sport groups or at community events.\n\nFive important rail safety tips for the winter season:\n\n\nDrivers might need more room to come to a complete stop at crossings.\nThe reduced visibility and sounds from a storm might make it more difficult to see or hear a train coming.\nRailroads and their adjacent right of way are not a safe place to snowshoe, cross-country ski or ride a snowmobile. \nIf you're snowshoeing or skiing near a designated crossing, don't wear headphones and be aware of your surroundings.\nRailroads are never a safe shortcut to get anywhere.\n\nAbout CN Police ServicesEvery year, CN Police Services responds to hundreds of events along CN's network across eight Canadian provinces and 16 U.S. states. In addi...