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transportation head pushes rail safety; device prevents rail accidents
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us rail unions unite in national campaign
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Transportation Head Pushes Rail Safety - (SPRINGFIELD) -- State Transportation Secretary Kirk Brown says as a safety measure, the state should eliminate more street-level rail crossings. During a radio interview, Brown said the fatal Amtrak crash highlights the need for better safety measures. He says his agency has been fighting the opening of new grade crossings, and would like to see more overpasses and underpasses to make it easier for cars to safely avoid trains.
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Device Prevents Rail Accidents - (IRVING, Texas) -- An Irving, Texas company says it has a device that could have prevented the deadly Amtrak collision in Bourbonnais (bur-bohn-AY). Integrated Security Systems has developed a new gate designed to keep people from driving around crossing signals. The barrier employs a set of cables that entraps cars that try to beat oncoming trains. The gate has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration, but is currently only in limited use.
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operation lifesaver

A campaign has been running for a number of years which aims to reduce death and injury on crossings through education. Operation Lifesaver strives to bring this message to the American public.

Operation Lifesaver is a nationwide, nonprofit public information program dedicated to reducing collisions, injuries and fatalities at highway-rail grade crossings and when pedestrians illegally use or cross railroad property. Our web site offers news reports, educational materials, statistics, safety tips, upcoming events, and information on how to get involved.

• Operation Lifesaver

us rail unions unite in national campaign

The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen and United Transportation Union are joining together to spearhead a national campaign to identify unsafe railroad grade crossings.

• Railroad labor unions target unsafe grade crossings - Danger Ahead! 25/03/99
• The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (Website of BLE)
• Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (Website of BRS)
• United Transportation Union (Website of UTU)

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