A level crossing is an intersection where a railway line crosses a road or path, or in rare situations an airport runway, at the same level, as opposed to the railway line crossing over or under using an overpass or tunnelThe term also applies when a light rail line with separate rightofway or reserved track crosses a road in the same fashion Other names include railway level crossingAppendix F List of human factors issues relating to AOCLs in order of importance (as assessed by the RAIB's human factors consultants) 56 Appendix G The consequences of collisions on level crossings 59 Report 12/11 5 July 11 Summary Summary Following the fatal accident at Halkirk automatic open level crossing, Caithness, on 29 September 09, the RAIB decided to carry out When using a level crossing, pedestrians should Concentrate – it's easy to get distracted, especially by phones, music and conversation Stop, look and listen Follow signs and instructions Check both ways before crossing – if there is a train coming, don't cross Understand the warnings (lights, barriers, alarms) Cross quickly, keeping children close and dogs on a lead
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