Citation

Railway system controls 1971; 2(1): 9-14.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1971)

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Abstract

Rail-highway grade crossing safety is now receiving attention from all levels of government-federal, state and local-the railroads and manufacturers of crossing protection equipment. Factors important to grade crossing safety include the following: Grade crossing accident fatalities represent 2-3% of the total killed on U.S. highways each year; Federal, state, county and city aid are available for installation of automatic protective devices; Nine manufacturers provide automatic protection devices and/or controls in an annual market of approximately $12 million; Automatic flashing-light signals with or without gates are being installed at 1300-1500 rail-highway grade crossings each year.

Language: en