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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 12, 2025

Caltrain Implements AI-Powered Crossings

Using AI, RailSentry provides alerts and data that help keep railroad crossings safe and reduce collisions by trains.

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Videosby StaffSeptember 4, 2013

L.A. Metro Launches Rail Safety Ambassador Program

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is recruiting retired operators as safety ambassadors to help familiarize residents in neighborhoods with new rail systems with rail safety issues.

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Newsby StaffDecember 26, 2012

Calif. intersections to close for rail construction

The Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District will replace several railroad crossings during January and February.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2012

Nevada DOT considers rail crossing improvements

According to recent reports, the move comes amid criticism that it's taken too long to make improvements.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2012

FRA issues rail crossings final rule

Requires railroads to install signs at highway-rail grade and pathway crossings with telephone numbers the public can use to alert railroad companies to unsafe conditions.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 14, 2011

Operation Lifesaver launches Chicago safety campaign

The television safety campaign, targeting 18 to 34 year olds and Hispanic viewers, is aimed at preventing vehicle-train tragedies in the Chicago area, where crossing incidents increased in 2010.

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Newsby StaffJanuary 7, 2011

FRA develops state legislation to improve crossings

The model legislation is intended to help states address obstructions limiting a driver's view of an oncoming train.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 29, 2009

OLI: Distractions a factor in rail crossing crashes

These statistics are relevant as U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood convenes a September 30-October 1 Distracted Driving Summit in Washington, D.C.

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