Grade crossing safety: Lessons from Fox River Grove

The Oct 25, 1995 tragedy involving a school bus and a Metra train at Fox River Grove IL killed seven children, but it also served to raise public awareness of crossing-grade safety. Safety gains have been impressive.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Railway Age 1997-03, Vol.198 (3), p.47-50
1. Verfasser:	Miller, Luther S
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Zusammenfassung:	The Oct 25, 1995 tragedy involving a school bus and a Metra train at Fox River Grove IL killed seven children, but it also served to raise public awareness of crossing-grade safety. Safety gains have been impressive.
ISSN:	0033-8826 2161-511X