The level crossing should also be equipped with a warning installation with half-barriers
Implemented
Rail R
Accident
19.4.2010
B2/2009R/S279
Suosituksen perustelu
Because the Hyvämäki unprotected level crossing does not meet technical regulations (RATO) in terms of sightlines, wait platforms and road juncture distances, and because traffic volumes are high, the investigation commission recommends that the Hyvämäki level crossing wait platforms should be reconditioned and road junctures should be relocated sufficientlyfar from the crossing. The level crossing should also be equipped with a warning installation with half-barriers.
Recommendation
The Hyvämäki level crossing wait platforms should be reconditioned and road junctures should be relocated sufficiently far from the crossing. The level crossing should also be equipped with a warning installation with half-barriers.
Toimenpide-ehdotukset
Because the Hyvämäki unprotected level crossing does not meet technical regulations (RATO) in terms of sightlines, wait platforms and road juncture distances, and because traffic volumes are high, the investigation commission recommends that the Hyvämäki level crossing wait platforms should be reconditioned and road junctures should be relocated sufficientlyfar from the crossing. The level crossing should also be equipped with a warning installation with half-barriers.