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 #1564808  by Jeff Smith
 
https://transportationtodaynews.com/new ... -crossing/
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The work would occur along Metro-North’s Harlem Line in Westchester, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties, upgrading or replacing existing at-grade crossing warning systems and reconstructing the railroad crossings structures and approaches currently in place.
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Sites slated to receive crossing work include Virginia Road in North White Plains; Ellen Avenue in Brewster; Corbin Road in Pawling; Appalachian Trail in Pawling; Old Pawling Road in Pawling; Wheeler Road in Wingdale; Dover Furnace Road in Dover; Mill Street in Dover Plains; and the Dover Plains Station pedestrian crossing.
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 #1570884  by Arlington
 
How (in what way) is an upgraded crossing an improvement? More arms? Better timing? Higher rail speeds?