Grade crossing safety: Lessons from Fox River Grove

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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Agreements
Automobile drivers
Fatalities
Fines & penalties
Perceptions
Public hearings
Railroad accidents & safety
Railroad transportation
Railroads
Roads & highways
Safety management
School buses
School districts
Traffic accidents & safety
Trains
Transportation planning
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Roads & highways
Safety management
School buses
School districts
Traffic accidents & safety
Trains
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