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Safer Crossings: Highway-Rail Fatalities Reach Record Low in ’03

July 15, 2004 The Cross-Tie

The nation’s rail transportation system achieved a record low number of highway-rail grade crossing fatalities in 2003, statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) show.

FRA Audit of Remote Control Locomotive Operations Shows Fewer Accidents and Employee Injuries

June 9, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A preliminary report released in May indicates that the deployment of remote control locomotives in and around rail yards has resulted in significant safety benefits, the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) said.

Highway-Rail Crossing Fatalities Reach Record Low in ‘03

June 9, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Metra Launches Aggressive Safety Campaign

April 14, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Responding to recent deaths of three local youths, Metra is launching its most aggressive public safety effort in its nearly 20-year history, aimed specifically at keeping children safe around railroad property.

OL, FTA and APTA Work Together To Develop Light Rail Safety Program

February 2, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Seven transit agencies nationwide have received free packets of information for use in their marketing, education, and communications efforts for Light Rail Safety Education.

TDOT Reorganizes State’s Railroad Crossing Task Force

August 1, 2003 Railfanning.org News Wire

The Tennessee Department of Transportation is reorganizing its Railroad Crossing Task Force.

Railfanning is Fun, But Safety is Key

June 14, 2003 Todd DeFeo

I always play it safe when I take to a trackside location to railfan. Safety is my — and should be all railfans’ — No. 1 priority. For example, if you’re watching trains from a railroad crossing, abide by the law and stay behind the gates.