Two people died and another was critically injured when the car they were traveling in was struck by a train. Exact details to the cause of the accident is still a subject for police investigation, however it is believed that the Nissan car with 3 occupants was trying to get across the level crossing and misjudged the [...]
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A man was killed and another seriously injured when they were hit by trains in two accidents in the Western Cape, paramedics said.
The first accident happened at the Muldersvlei train station in Stellenbosch just before 4pm, said ER24 spokesman Tristan Wadeley.
“A man believed to be in his late 30s was found lying on the tracks, [...]
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As announced on 8th July, we are organising the follow-up meeting of the International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) task force on 10th December at CER offices in Brussels (see map attached).
The idea is to set out the principles and common actions at a wide level building on ELCAD success and incorporating experience from outside [...]
A 50 year old female is in a critical condition after being hit by two trains this morning at around 09h00.
Exact details of the accident is still unknown, however it is believed that the lady was trying to cross the railway lines on the Irene bridge where it runs across Nellmapius road. A train knocked [...]
A nurse has died in the early hours of yesterday morning at a level crossing in Bloemfontein. It is reported that Eunice Mokhethi (50) was on her way to work when her vehicle was struck by a train at 06h30 at the McKenzie Street crossing.
The victim suffered serious head injuries and was announced dead at [...]
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On the 25th of June we added a Blog post titled “Today is European Level Crossings Awareness Day 2009″.
We have received feedback yesterday and postive comments about the Level Crossings Awareness Day. I would like to quote:
“Thank you very much for your support, ELCAD was indeed a great success in Europe. We got a lot [...]
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This day is dedicated to help raise awareness of the critical risks at the road/rail interface faced by the rail community and to highlight the strategic initiative for a European Road/Rail Interface Strategy and associated Action Plan focussing on education and behaviour of users at level crossings.
Around 23 countries will be involved at different stages: [...]
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It was announced that the Government of Canada will work to improve safety at one railway crossing(s) in Northumberland-Quinte West.
Rail safety in Canada will additionally benefit from the Government of Canada’s 2009 Economic Action Plan, which is accelerating and expanding recent historic federal investment in infrastructure with almost $12 billion in new infrastructure stimulus funding [...]
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A man was hit and killed by a train between New Era and Pollak Park in Springs on Wednesday, Gauteng police said.
Inspector Yakub Rasool said the incident happened around 10am.
The body was badly mutilated by the impact and the man’s identity could not be established.
An inquest into the death was being conducted, said Rasool. - [...]
The Arrive Alive website is a forum for public participation, suggestions, criticism etc. It provides important insight with regards to public perception on how road safety should be enhanced in South Africa.
I would like to quote some thoughts received from a visitor about the need for more attention to rail transport for citizens in Limpopo:
“Subject: [...]
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