Removal of the Vehkatie level crossing

Implemented

Rail R

Accident

26.6.2009

B4/2008R/S259

Suosituksen perustelu

Because the level crossing is dangerous, the investigation commission recommends that the Vehkatie level crossing be removed. Before the removal of the level crossing, Kiuruvesi town should close it through temporary arrangements.

Recommendation

The Vehkatie level crossing should be removed.

Toimenpide-ehdotukset

Because the level crossing is dangerous, the investigation commission recommends that the Vehkatie level crossing be removed. Before the removal of the level crossing, Kiuruvesi town should close it through temporary arrangements.

Investigation report

B4/​2008R Fa­tal level cross­ing ac­ci­dent on the Vehkatie level cross­ing in Ki­u­ru­vesi, Fin­land, on 7 July 2008