Level crossings in the United Kingdom

Proposed amendments to the Grade Crossings Regulations will help focus efforts to improve safety at grade crossings

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Vendredi, juin 18, 2021

That is why the Government of Canada continues taking action to address the risks related to grade crossings and improve rail safety across the country.

Key Points: 
  • That is why the Government of Canada continues taking action to address the risks related to grade crossings and improve rail safety across the country.
  • are more effective in focusing the efforts of railway companies, public road authorities and private crossing owners on grade crossings that present the greatest risks to community safety.
  • "Railway companies, public road authorities and owners of private crossings share the responsibility for managing safety at grade crossings, and ensuring that they meet the requirements of the
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  • Grade crossings can pose a higher risk to safety based on indicators such as traffic volume, track complexity and history of accidents.