The investigative unit for railway accidents in Estonia was formed on 31 March 2004 when the Railways Act which came into force on the same day, enforced the legal provisions stipulated in the “Railway Safety Directive” 2004/49/EC. With the formation of the investigation unit of railway accidents at the Crisis Regulation Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications the safety investigations of railway accidents began. Before that, an investigation unit for aviation accidents had already been operating at the Crisis Regulation Department and later, an investigation unit for maritime accidents had been added. Since the safety investigations were only loosely connected to the core function of the Crisis Regulation Department, on 1 January 2012 a new structural unit of the same ministry was created: The Safety Investigation Bureau (ESIB). The ESIB investigates maritime, aviation and railway accidents and incidents.

Safety investigations in Estonia have been conducted since 31 March 2004 when the legal provisions stipulated in the “Railway Safety Directive” 2004/49/EC came into force within the Railways Act approved by the Parliament. At that time the safety investigation unit of railway accidents started work at the Crisis Regulation Department of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications. Before that, an investigation unit for aviation accidents had already been operating at the Crisis Regulation Department for several years. Later, an investigation unit for maritime accidents started work at the same department. With this, a single structure for safety investigations of the three transport areas was created in Estonia. Legally safety investigations were only loosely connected to the core function of the Crisis Regulation Department.

PRESS RELEASE! The railway safety campaign Let the train pass! You’re expected home for Christmas. On Monday 05 December, the traditional railway safety campaign Let the train pass! You are expected home for Christmas, will start, which aims to remind people of the need to be very attentive when crossing the railway during the busy…

During the year the Safety Investigation Bureau received 8 verbal accident notifications of accidents. This does not include known suicides or suicide attempts which, as premeditated acts by one of the parties, are not classed as accidents. In addition, a verbal initial notification was received of 5 incidents which were all track breakages. Of the accidents, 4 were level crossing accidents, the rest were classified by individual cases.

Preface to the report Pursuant to the European Parliament and Council Railway Safety Directive 2004/49/EC safety investigations into railway accidents have been carried out in Estonia since 31 March 2004. On 1 January 2012 safety investigations of the three different transport sectors were centralised into a unified Safety Investigation Bureau, a unit of the Ministry…

Launch by UIC, LDz and OLE of the 8th edition of ILCAD, International Level Crossing Awareness Day, 10 June in Riga (Latvia), 11 June 2016 in Tallinn (Estonia)   (Paris/Riga/Tallinn, 9 June 2016) On 10 and 11 June, the UIC, the worldwide railway association, the international rail community and many partners from the road sector as well…

(Geneva/Tallinn/Paris, 3 May 2016) IRU, the International Union of Railways (UIC) and Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) published a Level Crossing Safety flyer on 3 May 2016 to raise awareness of professional drivers and reduce related accidents at this key interface between road and rail infrastructure.  Using a level crossing is safe as long as users…

NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) dealing with railway safety with its cooperation partners remind again to our fellow citizens that everybody should be vigilant while crossing railways and make sure that there are no trains approaching. OLE leads the campaign already for 12th time and this year it is organised between December 15 and 26. The…

Press release: Launch by UIC and TCDD of the 7th edition of ILCAD, International Level Crossing Awareness Day, 3 June 2015, Istanbul, Turkey (Paris, 2 June 2015)– On 3 June, the UIC, the international rail community and many partners from the road sector as well as a number of international institutions will be holding the…

Press Release OLE’s gratitude event “Golden Level Crossing Gates 2015” recognised the work of persons and organisations involved in promoting railway safety. On Wednesday, 29 April 2015, was held another “Golden Level Crossing Gates” event that acknowledged the efforts of organisations and persons in the field of railway safety. The honorary medals and letters of…

Press Release: The railway safety campaign “Take off your headphones and let the train pass!“ reminds people that wearing headphones while crossing railways makes you considerably less attentive to what is happening around you. The nation-wide railway safety week will be held in Estonia on April 27 – May 3, 2015 with the message “Take…

On June 23-30, 2014 will be organised the nation-wide railway safety campaign “Get OFF THE BIKE, remove your HEADPHONES and Let the train pass!” that is targeted to bicyclists and pedestrians wearing headphones. “The bicyclists are often drivers who use their advantage of moving on cycle and pedestrian tracks, forgetting that bicyclists can cross railways…

The readers following the news flow on a daily basis have definitely noticed that there are many stories about the increased number of traffic accidents where people have been injured or killed during the first four months this year than during the same period last year. For some reason, as embarrassing as it might be,…

Press release Paris, 2 June 2014 6th edition of ILCAD, the International Level Crossing Awareness Day Press conference and round table, 3 June 2014, Lisbon, Portugal There are international days dedicated to health and road safety – in particular the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims instituted by the United Nations General Assembly in…

[image_frame style=”shadow” align=”left” alt=”1″ title=”Tänumeene Kuldne Tõkkepuu 2014 pälvis Eesti Tervisedenduse Ühingu Harju osakond” height=”220″ width=”320″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/gallery/kuldne-tokkepuu-2014/img_9103.jpg[/image_frame] Today took place the “Golden Level Crossing Gates” award ceremony where organisations and private persons promoting railway safety were recognised with honorary medals and letters of appreciation that were handed over by Mr. Hanno Pevkur, Minister of Internal Affairs.…

In 2013 took place in total 15 railway accidents that is about equal to the year 2012 but twice less than in 2011 when occurred 28 railway accidents. The main reason for the railway accidents is still the negligence of road users and violation of safety rules. Motor vehicle and train collisions occurred 8 in…

In November 2013 the Eastern Police Prefecture, international non-profit organisation dealing with railway safety Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) and the Western Viru County Trauma Council announced railway safety creativity contest “You Can!” The invitations to participate in the contest went out to all the kindergartens in the county. The objective of the contest was to…

[image_frame style=”shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”13 New Railway Safety Presenters Trained this Autumn” height=”200″ width=”300″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/IMG_6278-v.jpg[/image_frame]This year has been particularly active in the area of presenters’ training, as for the first time in history, OLE organised three courses for presenters instead of the usual two. The last two training courses were organised in Seedri Holiday Farm in…

It is Christmas time again and it does not really matter if the land will be covered with snow or not or if the surprise in your stocking is a bit bigger or smaller. The important thing is to know that there is someone thinking well of you and remembering you. So we go and…

[image_frame style=”framed” align=”left” alt=”” title=”Loomekonkurss ‘Sina Saad’” height=”350″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ole-loomekonkurss-2013.jpg[/image_frame] The Eastern Police Prefecture, NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia dealing with railway safety, and the Trauma Council of the Western Virumaa region, invite everybody to participate in the contest of railway safety themed study aids and games. The purpose of the contest is to discuss the topics…

During the first half-year of 2013 took place 7 railway accidents. There were 3 collisions involving road vehicles and trains and nobody was injured in these accidents. There were 4 persons hit by railway rolling vehicles, 3 of which ended with injuries and one with fatal consequences. Compared to the same period previous year, the…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”Naissaarel tähistati raudteeülesõidud” height=”230″ width=”350″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/IMG_2502_2-web.jpg[/image_frame] July 6-7, 2013 volunteers marked the three level crossings located on Naissaare with traffic signs. The Eastern Police Prefecture and Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) organised a joint project that involved marking the three railway-road crossings located on Naissaare with traffic signs. The work was done by…

[image_frame style=”shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”“Notice the Train” poster” plakat” height=”370″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/notice-the-train2013-poster.jpg[/image_frame]Press Release 1 July 2013 “Notice the Train” railway safety campaign launched today Today, July 1st is launched the railway safety campaign “Notice the Train” organized by the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority (ETSA) and NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE). The objective of the campaign is…

Today (26 June 2013) in the morning took place a traffic accident in the end of Võru street in Tartu where a man was hit by a train. The man died at the scene of accident. Ragne Keisk, the spokesperson of the Southern Police Prefecture, explained to the “Õhtuleht” that the accident happed at 10.45…

Since 1 June 2013 all those purchasing new cars from AS Elke Auto will find in their Toyotas a bottle of drinking water carrying OLE’s safety messages – “Let the Train Pass!” and “Let’s Save Lives”. “Both of these messages are vitally important for our customers,” said Valdik Uski, Member of the Management Board of…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”ILCAD 2013″ height=”180″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/poster_campagne2013-1-2-3c98a.jpg[/image_frame]5th edition of ILCAD hosted by UNECE in the framework of the 2nd United Nations Global Road Safety Week, Palais des Nations, Room VIII, Geneva 7 May 2013 (Paris/Genève, 30th April 2013) On 7 May UNECE, UIC and key partners are organizing the 5th International Level Crossing Awareness…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”Rauteeohutusnädal (RON) 29.04.-07.05.2013″ height=”370″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/gallery/kuldne-tokkepuu-2013/img_7349.jpg[/image_frame]At today’s “Golden Level Crossing Gates” ceremony Operation Lifesaver Estonia thanked those organisations and persons who showed remarkable results in the field of railway safety. Ken-Marti Vaher, Minister of Internal Affairs, presented the diplomas and honorary medals. The “Golden Level Crossing Gates” award went to JCDecaux Eesti…

[image_frame style=”shadow” align=”left” alt=”” title=”Railway Safety Week RON2013″ height=”370″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/ron2013-a4_en.jpg[/image_frame]The campaign with the slogan “Let the train pass!” calls on road users to be more cautious due to increasing train driving speeds. The railway safety week starting today carries the message “Let the train pass!” The purpose of the campaign is to draw road users’…

OLE carries out its educational programme, which means communicating railway safety messages mostly through volunteer presenters. The presenters visit schools and various events and tell about safe behaviour and railway related dangers. All the presenters have been trained at two-day courses that gave them knowledge about railway safety and presentation skills. Another training for OLE’s…

 [image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”Päästeameti tunnustus. Foto: Arno Saar” height=”200″ width=”300″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/tamo-paasteka-medal-2013.jpg[/image_frame] Rescue Board acknowledged with its honorary medal the leader of public railway safety programme Minister of Interior Ken-Marti Vaher and Director General of Rescue Board Kalev Timberg gave on 19 February 2013 in Salme Cultural Centre Rescue Board’s honorary medals that recognise those who have contributed to the achievement of…

In 2012 were registered in Estonia 16 railway accidents, which is almost half of the 2011 result (28 railway accidents). There were 4 train – motor vehicle collisions injuring one person and with no fatal consequences. It is important that the total number of collisions was reduced almost 4 times (in 2011 took place 15…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”Let the Train Pass, You are Expected Home for Christmas” height=”350″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ole_joul2012_a4-en.jpg[/image_frame]The railway safety campaign “Let the Train Pass! You are Expected Home for Christmas!” started. The goal of the railway safety campaign starting today is reminding motor vehicle drivers and pedestrians to pay attention whilst crossing railways in order to make…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”Let the Train Pass, You are Expected Home for Christmas” height=”350″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/ole_joul2012_a4-en.jpg[/image_frame] It is Christmas time. It is a beautiful time of the year when people think more then usual about their relatives and friends. They organise Christmas parties and concerts, look for presents and make plans for the holidays. Christmas is…

The first day of September means the start of the new school year for all of us. If our own studies are already completed, we still help our children to get ready for this important day. And this is not just for this one day but for the entire period of studies and for the…

During the 1st half-year of 2012 took place 12 railway accidents. There was 4 motor vehicle – train collisions resulting in one person being injured, there was no fatalities. 7 persons trespassing on railway were hit by railway vehicles. 4 persons involved were injured and 3 died. There as been two times fewer collisions than…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”ILCAD 2012″ height=”200″ width=”280″][/image_frame] PRESS RELEASE: “Act safely at level crossings!” International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) 7 June 2012  Paris, 7 June 2012): Today the international railway community celebrates the 4th edition of the International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) focusing on educational measures and the promotion of safe behaviour at and…

[image_frame style=”framed” align=”left” title=”Marek Lindmaa” height=”350″ width=”255″][/image_frame]On April 26, 2012, Operation Lifesaver Estonia organised another Golden Level Crossing Gates ceremony, recognising organisations and private persons for their input in the field of railway safety. The “Golden Level Crossing Gates” award was given to TV reporter Marek Lindmaa for his competent treatment of railway safety information on TV.…

On Monday, April 23, 2012, is launched in Estonia the nation-wide railway safety campaign “Know Your Opponent” that calls on people to notice large vehicles – trains and see them as stronger opponents. The campaign lasts until April 29. [image_frame style=”shadow” align=”left” title=”Know Your Opponent, Campaign poster” height=”350″ width=”250″][/image_frame] ”The number of railway accidents taking…

Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 17.04.2012 In April were started in Tallinn extensive passenger platform reconstruction works in course of which the platforms are made safer, more comfortable and compatible with the new passenger trains arriving next year. In Tallinn will be rebuilt all passenger platforms from Balti station to Laagri and in Kitseküla.…

This morning (29 February 2012) died a postman hit early morning by an electric passenger train in Tallinn. The accident caused 4-hour disruptions in train traffic. This morning at 5.53 a man was ht by electric train nearby Raudtee Street 117 building in Tallinn, reported the Rescue Board. The man died. The circumstances of the…

The young girl who stepped in front of a train last night in Lilleküla was only 14 years old. The girl was wearing headphones and listening to music that could have distracted her attention. The 14-year old girl who stepped in front of a train around 16.50 at the pedestrian crossing located behind Kristiine Shopping…

Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 26.01.2012 In 2011 the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority (TSA) issued usage permits for 55 modernized passenger platforms. The platforms are adjusted to the needs of the new passenger trains arriving to Estonia in 2013. The large-scale program for renovating passenger platforms was started in 2008 when the Technical Surveillance…

OLE’s message for the Year of Dragon that is about to start - "Look, Listen and Live". Water Dragon brings wealth for those who are ready. Dragon is one of the Chinese benevolent mystical creatures who protects and brings success. The years of dragon are rich with children, people wish to marry, develop their careers…

Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 18.01.2012 In 2011 there occurred 28 railway incidents in Estonia. There were 15 motor vehicle and train collisions injuring 3 persons but with no fatalities. There were 13 pedestrians hit by railway rolling stock, 4 of them were injured and 9 died. Compared to 2010 reduced the number of…

Eastern Police Prefecture, NPO Operation lifesaver Estonia and Western Viru County Government announced in November railway safety related creativity contest “YOU CAN”. The results of the contest were announced on December 17, 2011 in Brezza Cafeteria of Rakvere Northern Shopping Mall- During the event were thanked all the participants and their teachers.   You can…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”You are expected home for Christmas – campaing poster” height=”350″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/you-are-expected-home-for-christmas-a4.jpg[/image_frame] “Each day children expect their parents to come home. Personally you can feel comfortable and safe only if all the family members are present. There will be a day when children start their own family. Time passes very quickly and their…

During train stops’ reconstruction, temporary rules for safe traffic should be observed. Please note: If the construction are of a new passenger platform borders with an existing platform or its access ways you should follow the signs leading to the platform, as well as the movement of construction equipment; If one part of an existing…

Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority presented its annual report about developments in Estonian railway sector in 2010 to the European Railway Agency. The report presents an overview of the most significant developments in the Estonian railway industry that took place in 2010 – implementation of the safety directive and granting of safety certificates, main trends in…

The new railway level crossing opened at Männiku improves safety and traffic management in the area. On 29 September 2011 the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority issued usage permits to a new railway level crossing opened in Mäniku village and its automatic traffic lights system. With opening of the new level crossing on 1 October 2011…

The number of railway accidents occurring in Estonia shows signs of stabilisation. According to the statistical information published by the Estonian Surveillance Authority, the total number of railway accidents taking place during the first half-year has not increased compared to the same period of previous year. The number of accidents has remained at the same…

The photo contest “Railway and I” organised by Operation Lifesaver Estonia expected to receive photos depicting special moments and viewpoints related to railways. As expected, the photographers presented a wide range of visions – some of them noticed trains, some nature and some looked back in time. Although the contest poster stated clearly that walking…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”ILCAD 2011″ height=”200″ width=”280″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/20111209-224420.jpg[/image_frame] “Act safely at level crossings!” International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on 9 June 2011 (Paris/Warsaw, 7 June 2011) There is no doubt that the train is the safest form of land transportation. It is when then adds to this the direct interfaces with other forms of transport…

NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia and the Estonian Technical Surveillancer Authority organise another Railway Safety Week lasting from April 25 to May 1. The purpose of the event is to remind road users that railway level crossings are extremely dangerous as unexpected encounters with trains can have really tragic consequences – pedestrians, motor vehicles and trains…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” title=”OLE water” height=”350″ width=”250″]http://ole.ee/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/OLE-VESI.jpg[/image_frame] Life cannot exist without water. Water is needed for survival for people, animals and birds, not to mention the fish. To put it simple: life on our planet could not exist if there was no water. The main purpose of activities of NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) is…

According to the statistical information collected by the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority (TJA), 30 railway accidents too place in 2010. There were 17 road vehicle – train collisions in which 2 persons died and 10 got injured. 13 persons trespassing on railway were hit by railway rolling stock, 9 of them died and 4 got…

In the afternoon of December 12 a 15 years old young man was hit by a train in Sonda, Ida-Viru County and died. The train driver did not notice the accident and proceeded moving towards Tallinn. The freight train was stopped in Rakvere. The circumstances of the accident are being investigated. Source: www.delfi.ee

In the evening of January 21, 2011 died a middle aged man who was hit by the Tallinn-Moscow passenger train nearby Kulli village level crossing in Raasiku Rural Municipality. The rescue center was notified about the accident at 6.12 PM. The Assaku rescue team that arrived to the accident site handed the injured man over…

Today (29 December 2010) at 4.21 AM the emergency centre received information that a passenger car has driven in front of a train hauling oil shale on Järveküla road in Kohtla-Jäve town. The Volkswagen Polo driven by a 34 years old man did not let the train pass and drove to the railway with red…

Today (29 December 2010) at 5.30 PM took place an accident at Laagri level crossing in Harju county. The accident closed the level crossing but no people were hurt. According to the available information, two passenger cars collided at the level crossing after which one of them was hit by a train. No persons were…

The Technical Surveillance Inspectorate started investigation to determine the circumstances of a freight and electric passenger train collision that took place today (23 December 2010) at 2.47 AM nearby Aegviidu in northern Estonia. According to the preliminary information collected by the Technical Surveillance Authority, the accident did not happen due to the violation of requirements…

On December 18, 2010 OLE thanked in cafeteria “Brezzo” of Rakvere Põhjakeskus the outstanding pupils of the Lääne-Viru County and their teachers who contributed to the new railway safety campaign to be launched in 2011. The Eastern Police Prefecture, Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE), an international non-profit organisation dealing with railway safety, and Lääne-Viru County Government…

Today after 9 PM took place a passenger car – electric train collision at Kulli level crossing in Raasiku rural municipality. “This morning at 9.10 AM the police got information that a passenger car hit a train at Kulli level crossing in Raasiku rural municipality. Nobody was injured but the accident disturbed train traffic that…

A Saab hit a passing train in Vaivara, Ida-Viru county. The man driving the car survived. On 29 November 2010 at 9.30 AM took place an accident at the railway level crossing located on the 2nd kilometre of Hiiemetsa-Auvere road of Ida-Viru county. The Saab 95 driven by 35 years old Jaak hit the train…

Yesterday (18 November 2010) died a man hit by a train in Jõhvi. Yesterday at 9.04 PM took place a train accident at the railway level crossing located behind Keskväljak 6 building in Jõhvi. The train hit a 37 years old man, said the police. The man died at the scene of accident. Source: www.delfi.ee

A woman crossing railways died this morning in Pääsküla station, Tallinn. The accident took place at 8.08 AM at a pedestrian crossing. The accident stopped railway traffic which was restored at 8.52 AM, said to Delfi Norbert Kaareste, PR Manager of Elektriraudtee. The police has the information that the deceased person was a 64 years…

Yesterday (27 October 2010) after midnight took place an accident at Vana-Narva road level crossing equipped with traffic lights. A Scania lorry with Russian licence plates driven by Vitali did not stop in front of red lights, drove to the tracks and was hit by a freight train. “No one was injured in course of…

In the end of August an international symposium of Operation Lifesaver was held in Baltimore (USA). The symposium was called “NAVIGATING RAIL SAFETY – IT´S COMMON SENSE” and OLE was represented there by Chairman of the Board Tamo Vahemets and Project Manager Birgit Vahemets. The main topic of the symposium was the use of social…

The children’s camp organised in Remniku, on the shores of the Lake Peipus by the prevention workers of the Rescue Board has taken place for several years already. Children from various parts of Estonia can learn about the work of rescue personnel and collect necessary information about safe behaviour. OLE was invited to the camp…

Valgemetsa children’s cam invited OLE to tell children and young people about the issues related to railway safety. In addition to OLE, lectures on safety were held by the police and rescue experts. Although the day was quite exhausting both for the audience and presenters, there was no doubt that the time was spent in…

On August 22 Paide town square hosted a safety day organised by the Paide Commando of Western Estonian Rescue Centre. The event attracted a large number of town residents and people who are ready to contribute to increasing people’s awareness about safety related matters on a daily basis. OLE was happy to see that in…

Yesterday (22 August 2010) died a man hit by a train in Harju County. The identity of the deceased is not yet determined. At 2.30 PM the police was notified that an elderly man got hit by a train going towards Tartu in Lagedi railway station, Harju County, said to Delfi Aleksandra Solntseva, PR Officer…

On Saturday (1 August 2010), rescue personnel assisted Marko (1979) who was hit by a train in Rakvere. The young man was taken to a hospital. Saturday at 4.30 AM the emergency response centre received information that a person has been hit by train in Narva street, Rakvere. The rescue personnel handed the injured man…

On July 12 around 4.09 PM a traffic accident took place on the 7th kilometre of the Jõhvi-Vask-Narva road in Illuka Rural Municipality of Ida Viru County. A Mercedes Benz lorry with a trailer driven by 51 years old Gennadi drove in front of a freight train operated by Sergei (52). The lorry driver was…

“Act safely at level crossings!” International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) on 22 June 2010 (Paris/Brussels, 21 June 2010) Despite all the measures taken to indicate the presence of level crossings and make them safe, too many road users and pedestrians are killed or injured at such crossings each year right around the world. Almost…

On June 3rd NPO Operation lifesaver Estonia (OLE) and Southern Police Prefecture handed out more than 760 signal vests to the kindergartens located in Tartu and Tartu County. The vests were given to the following kindergartens: Tartu Maarjamõisa, Ülenurme, Nõgiaru, Luke, Nõo, Tähtvere, Piilupesa, Tõrvandi and Elva. The objective of the project was to make…

Yesterday (19.05), Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) handed out in the head office of Estonian Railways 699 signal vests to Tallinn kindergartens. On the back of the vests is written the message ”Let’s Save Lives“. Kiisupere, Kelmiküla, Mudila, Haraka, Vindi, Kullatera, Komeedi, Luha, Endla, Linnupesa, Virmalise, Tihase kindergartens and Pailaps day car received signal vests in…

The competition camp for children called “Protect yourself and help others” or KEAT was organised in Järva County already for the 10th time. The knowledge necessary for everyday life was brought to children by police officers, rescue personnel, medical doctors, etc. OLE also contributed to the success of the camp that was held on May…

Railway safety campaign of Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority starts on May 10, 2010 The purpose of the campaign is to explain to the general public rules that apply in railway traffic and the dangers involved for reducing the number of railway accidents. The message of the campaign is ”It is closer than you think! Don’t…

Today (6 May 2010), a man was hit by a train in Türi and died. The deceased person is currently being identified. The accident happened nearby the railway bridge across the Pärnu River, in the proximity of Türi town around 5. 30 PM. The driver of the Viljandi-Tallinn passenger train driving towards Tallinn noticed a…

Yesterday, April 28, 2010 OLE and the Estonian Foundation of Railway Culture presented more than thousand signal vests to Ida-Viru County kindergartens. The gift was given as a part of the current Railway Safety week. The “Little Red Riding Hood” kindergarten in Narva vas visited by Tamo Vahemets, Chairman of Board of OLE and Riivo…

The 2010 Golden Level Crossing Gates award was given to the Järva County Rescue Department of the Western Estonian Rescue Centre. Yesterday, April 27, 2010 was held the fifth gratitude event of NPO Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) where the Golden Level Crossing Gates award was presented to the Järva County Rescue Department of the Western…

The Railway Safety Week launched today reminds that red traffic light forbids driving also at railway level crossings. The main message of the current Railway Safety Week launched on Monday is “RED IS RED”. The objective of the campaign is to remind people that the red light in the traffic lights at a railway crossing…

Today, in the morning of on 16 April 2010 was killed a lorry driver who drove at a level crossing with no gates in front of the Tallinn-Viljandi passenger train. According to preliminary information, a Man lorry drove to the Tammemäe level crossing at 8.20 AM and was hit by the passenger train, explained the…

In the evening of 3 March 2010 a middle-aged man got hit by a freight train in Kadrina station, Lääne-Viru County and died. Information about the accident was received by the emergency centre of Eastern Police Prefecture at 6.40 PM and it said that a 54 years old man was hit by a freight train…

Today, on 7 February 2010 at 4.20 PM a train accident occurred in Järve, Tallinn. A 32 years old man was hit by the Keila-Tallinn passenger train and died some minutes later in the ambulance car, told the PR Officer of Northern Police Prefecture. The PR Officer explained that the accident took place behind Järve…

On 20 February 2010 occurred an accident at Kloogaranna level crossing: a car drove in front of an electric train. Traffic was disturbed. Elektriraudtee’s spokesperson Tiiu Tammoja told the web edition of the Õhtuleht that no train passengers were hurt but there is no information yet about the car driver. Due to the accident was…

Today (3 February 2010) a traffic accident involving a passenger car and railway inspection trolley occurred in Urge, Pärnu County. Luckily, nobody was injured. The accident took place at 1.18 PM at a non-regulated level crossing of Urge-Kuiaru road. The Mitsubishi passenger car driven by Olev (57) moving towards Urge drove in front of a…

On 3 February 2010 at 2.27 PM a traffic accident took place in Rakke Rural Municipality of Lääne-Viru County, at the railway level crossing located on kilometre 52 of Rakvere- Väike-Maarja-Vägeva road. A Renault Magnum lorry with a trailer driven by Silver (30) drove in front of a train operated by Igor (45). The lorry…

Today (2 February 2010) at 9.27 AM an accident took place in Tootsi Rural Municipality of Pärnu County where a 21-years old young man stepped from the woods in front of the approaching Tallinn-Pärnu passenger train. According to Western Police Prefecture, the young man died in the accident. Source: www.DELFI.ee

A passenger car with two persons inside drove in front of Tallinna-Tartu express train before 10 AM this morning at Kaarepere level crossing. The driver of the car died and the passenger was taken to a hospital. Agu Lall, PR Officer of the Police and Boarder Guard Board told that the person killed in the…

June 25 is Trans-European Level Crossing Awareness Day Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) joined the initiative of international railway organisations organising a Trans-European Level Crossing Awareness Day taking place on June 25, 2009. The message of the campaign is: “Say no to accidents! Europe stands for safer level crossings!” During this day railway safety messages are…

On May 25-26, 2009 took place a training course for OLE’s volunteer presenters. This time it involved 8 police officers of Southern Police Prefecture dealing with crime prevention. OLE and Southern Police Prefecture have signed a cooperation contract aiming at making railway traffic safer through common activities. One of the provisions of the agreement was…

OTTAWA, May 1, 2009 – Operation Lifesaver launched a new website for children today (Friday) to help reduce crossing and trespassing incidents around trains. The site is accessible in English at www.olkids.ca or French at www.ogjeunes.ca. Dan Di Tota, national director of Operation Lifesaver, said it includes stories, games, audio and video clips, posters and…

[image_frame style=”framed_shadow” align=”left” height=”350″ width=”250″][/image_frame] The fifth railway safety week is organised to remind people of the dangers involved in railway traffic. In addition to an advertising campaign with the message “Let the train pass! – Let’s save lives!” there will be several railway safety presentations made all over Estonia, Operation Lifesaver Estonia starts the…