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Old 2nd April 2008, 12:09
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Originally Posted by richard thompson View Post
Yes, level crossings if not treated with respect are dangerous! It is possible that had this poor lady got trapped when she was allowed to cross the trains may have been stopped in time. I crossed the line at Church Stretton while a 153 was stopped at the station about 200m away. We were surprised at how quickley it got to the crossing!
Richard
That very much depends on two things

1) Who controls the crossing
2) How alert they are

A CCTV controlled crossing in an area where the signaller has lots to do *may* be more open to accidents, not because of the signaller, but because there is too much to regulate.
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