Train Travel On Track For Safety
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Train Travel: Ensuring Your Safety
Summary
Stay safe at rail crossings with these essential tips for motorists.Article
When approaching rail crossings, keeping safety in mind is crucial. Here are a few fundamental tips for drivers:
- Always Expect a Train: Trains can appear at any time, on any track, and in any direction, whether day or night.
- Don't Be Misled: Trains move faster and are closer than they appear. At night, it's especially challenging to judge their speed and distance. If you see a train, it’s best to wait.
- Yield to Trains: Trains cannot stop quickly or change direction. A loaded freight train traveling at 55 mph may require over a mile to come to a complete stop.
- Obey Signals: If gates are down or lights are flashing, stop and wait until they are lifted and the lights stop.
It's also important to remember that walking on railroad cars and tracks is both illegal and extremely dangerous.
These safety tips are provided by experts at Voith Turbo, based in York, Pa., who manufacture devices that aid train braking. Their innovations contribute to making train travel safer and more efficient.
The latest railcar technology, known as Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs), allows seamless travel between suburban and city stations without changing locomotives. Designed by Colorado Railcar Manufacturing, each DMU integrates drive systems with passenger seating for 90 individuals and can tow additional motorized coaches.
These advancements are set to make train travel more convenient, potentially saving lives and easing travel for commuters.
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