By William G. Jungbauer | Published December 9, 2013 | Posted in Train Accidents | Tagged Tags: pedestrian train accident, quiet zones, railroad crossing accident, trains collide, unguarded crossings | Leave a comment
Railway Victims Won’t Be Silenced Regarding the Risks of Quiet Zones
For Moorhead, Minnesota, freight trains have been part of the community since it’s inception. As such areas blossom, the demands of the railroad and the needs of local townspeople sometimes clash, requiring innovative solutions that maintain industry growth without running roughshod over personal liberties. One of the residents’ biggest complaints is noise pollution produced by Read More
Read MoreCalifornia Crossing Continues to Claim Kids’ Lives
According to many residents, Riverside, California railroad crossings have witnessed one too many fatal accidents involving the local youth population. The latest victim was a 15-year-old who stepped out in the early evening of October 11, 2013 for a quick bike ride. While the rider waited patiently for an eastbound Metrolink commuter train to pass, Read More
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