by mattg
If there is a crossing where the crossbuck is missing, and there is NO sight distance at all of an oncoming train, because of overgrown vegetation, does the train have any obligation to stop? Is it required to stop?
I know of a particular railroad in Pennsylvania, that used to stop at this particular crossing, but for some reason, they discontinued stopping, and they would roll right on through without even slowing down. That was, until someone was almost killed there because they couldn't see a train coming, and because it was summertime, they had the air conditioning on and the windows up, they didn't hear anything either. Now, right after that accident, they have been stopping, and a crewman would get out, stand in the roadway, ringing a little bell, and make sure that there is no oncoming vehicular traffic. Oh, by the way, they also removed the overgrown vegetation in a frantic manner within a month or two following the accident. I need any helpful information ASAP!!!
I know of a particular railroad in Pennsylvania, that used to stop at this particular crossing, but for some reason, they discontinued stopping, and they would roll right on through without even slowing down. That was, until someone was almost killed there because they couldn't see a train coming, and because it was summertime, they had the air conditioning on and the windows up, they didn't hear anything either. Now, right after that accident, they have been stopping, and a crewman would get out, stand in the roadway, ringing a little bell, and make sure that there is no oncoming vehicular traffic. Oh, by the way, they also removed the overgrown vegetation in a frantic manner within a month or two following the accident. I need any helpful information ASAP!!!