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« Reply #15 on: March 30, 2025, 17:42:00 »
But of course, if the railway hadn't been there in the first place....bit of a silly item.
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« Reply #16 on: May 30, 2025, 16:25:29 »
Quote from: hoover50 on March 16, 2025, 13:19:56
https://www.newvalleynews.co.uk/news/outstanding-member-of-the-community-dies-after-being-hit-by-a-train-inquest-report/

This was such a tragic death which could have been avoided.

Network Rail urgently need to fix the bridge AND improve safety at the rail crossing which has no warning lights or sirens despite having very limited visibility.

I often use this crossing and express trains from Paddington come hurtling round the corner at 100mph. Once you see a train you have only three seconds to cross over. Trains should sound their horn on approach to the crossing, but they don't always do so.

A few updates I've noticed at this location in recent days:
1) Work is now progressing to get the bridge replaced
2) Trains are now sounding their horn more often, using both tones instead of one
3) A 40mph TSR▸ (Temporary Speed Restriction)/ESR▸ (Emergency Speed Restriction (see also EROS)) is now in place for trains in the down direction, ending just after the crossing
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