Tag: level crossings

Renewed commitment to stopping crashes at level crossings and saving lives

Renewed commitment to stopping crashes at level crossings and saving lives

A level crossing is an interface between road and rail infrastructure. According to the “1968 UNECE Convention on Road Traffic and the Highway Code”, trains have priority, while road users, pedestrians and cyclists must comply with road signs and signals in order to cross safely and prevent collisions from arising […]

Guidelines on level crossing safety for truck drivers to help save lives

Guidelines on level crossing safety for truck drivers to help save lives

IRU, the International Union of Railways (UIC) and Operation Lifesaver Estonia (OLE) published a Level Crossing Safety flyer to raise awareness of professional drivers and reduce related accidents at this key interface between road and rail infrastructure. Using a level crossing is safe as long as users cross properly. Nevertheless, risks still exist and […]