Recommendation: 2015-003 | Railway Accident Investigation Unit

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Ref #	2015-003
Status	Closed
Occurrence	Vehicle struck by train at Corraun level crossing, XX024, Co. Mayo.
Occurrence Date	12 February 2014
Date Closed	01/09/2016

Basis for Recommendation

IÉ have introduced a Decision Line at the Level Crossing, however, the purpose of this Decision Line has not been conveyed to the level crossing users through the use of signage or other means; as a result the RAIU make the following safety recommendation:

Recommendation

IÉ should ensure that where a Decision Line is present at a level crossing, that the purpose of this Decision Line is appropriately conveyed to the level crossing users.