2009 - Page 44 of 170 - Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

Improving Rail Crossing Safety Requires Industry, public Perspectives

Nearly 3,300 Americans have died this decade when their cars or truck were struck by freight, passenger or commuter trains at highway-railroad crossings. Almost three times as many drivers have been injured in train collisions during that period, according to data compiled by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. Add in the 400-500 pedestrians killed…

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