Brightline Sees Decline in Crossing Collisions and Trespassing with Safety Upgrades

The US DOT has reported a reduction in grade crossing collisions and trespassing incidents along the Brightline Florida rail corridor.

US: $1.1 Billion to be Invested Into Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements

The Transportation Department Secretary has announced a $1.1 billion investment into improving safety at railroad crossings across the US.

Hitachi Introduces New Level Crossing Obstacle Detection System

Hitachi Rail has announced the establishment of IARO – a new safety system designed to detect obstacles at level crossings.

Rail Live! And How to Stay That Way!

Last week, Rail Live! addressed some of the major safety challenges associated with railway operations globally.

Safe Level Crossings – Efficiently Protected!

Discover the strengths of FIPSYSTEMS cable protection for level crossings, the perfect choice for reliable rail infrastructure.

Wavetrain Systems AS at InnoTrans 2022

Wavetrain Systems AS will be attending InnoTrans in Berlin, 20-23 September 2022. Come and visit us at hall 22, stand 120!

FRA, ENSCO Announce Plans for New Grade Crossing Testing Capabilities at TTC

The Federal Railroad Administration and ENSCO have announced plans for a new grade crossing test bed at the U.S. DoT's Transportation Techno…

Network Rail Installs First Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Footbridge

A footbridge made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic has been installed in Bicester to replace a footpath level crossing.

Train Tracking Using Frauscher Axle Counters

Grade Crossing Control Systems: Increased availability with Frauscher Axle Counters for Crossing using Track Circuits.

1 in 7 Drivers Risk Their Lives at Level Crossings Every Day

Populus was commissioned by Network Rail, the UK's rail infrastructure manager, to conduct research into drivers' behaviour around level cro…

Australia: Organisations and Regulators Meet Ministers for Rail Safety Week 2018

The Australasian Railway Association (ARA), the TrackSAFE Foundation and federal ministers have met with the National Rail Safety Regulator …

Level Crossings: The Safest Approach?

After the recent fatalities involving Brightline trains on the Florida East Coast Railroad, Railway-News asks what the industry can do to el…

Unguarded Level Crossings to be Abolished in the Netherlands

Dutch rail infrastructure manager, ProRail, has said that within a few years, there will be no more public unguarded level crossings in the …

Operation Lifesaver, Inc. Previews U.S. Rail Safety Week

As the first U.S. Rail Safety Week (RSW), September 24-30 approaches, Operation Lifesaver, Inc. President and CEO Bonnie Murphy previewed th…

Union Pacific's Outreach Efforts Boost Railroad Crossing Safety

Union Pacific's rail safety programmes helped improve public safety and contributed to a 5% decline in vehicle–train collisions at railroad …

Understanding the Importance of Railroad Safety

As the summer season gets underway, Amtrak is raising awareness of railroad safety in an effort to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting …

UK: New Warning System Helps Make Level Crossings Safer

Four footpath level crossings in Kent and three in Sussex are now safer thanks to a new audible warning device which alerts pedestrians of..…

Australia: Removing Dangerous and Congested Level Crossings for Good

The Andrews Labor Government is getting on with the job of removing more dangerous and congested level crossings for good.

Number of People Risking Their Lives on the Railway Hits 10-Year-High

Alarming new figures reveal that more people than ever are risking their lives on the rail network by trespassing on the tracks.

Safety Upgrades on Victoria Level Crossings

Network Rail Push Bike Level Crossing Safety Message