Reply to "3 deaths from Amtrak/automobile incident"

RSJB18OGR Forum Member SUPPORTING MEMBERDIGITAL SUBSCRIBER

I'm with you John. The RR's can't just say "we're doing all we can".

Many years ago (1982), here on Long Island, there was a horrific accident at a grade crossing in central Nassau County between a LIRR commuter train and a van carrying 10, yes 10, teenagers. Nine of them perished when the driver went around the lowered gates.

Following the crash, the MTA and LIRR moved to eliminate the grade crossing. It's now an underpass. The LIRR is also just eliminated 7 other grade crossings through Nassau County for safety reasons as well.

Now I know the RR's can't eliminate every grade crossing in the country but a better level of protection must be implemented. Make them all double gates that block both traffic lanes. No more zig-zagging around the lowered gates.

Bob

6/27/228:39 AM

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