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Half-barrier level crossings

28th June 1968, Page 56
28th June 1968
Page 56
Page 56, 28th June 1968 — Half-barrier level crossings
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

With reference to the matter raised by Mr. Willmott (CM May 24) on automatic halfbarrier level crossings regarding the Ministry statement that 'The ultimate responsibility for negotiating the crossing must rest with the driver of the vehicle." Do they realize the legal implications of such a statement?

If this is to be the case I should stop my car at the crossing to ascertain that no train is coming in either direction before attempting to cross, but in order to view the track without alighting it may be necessary to halt the vehicle between the barrier bollards which may then come down and damage the vehicle and possibly cause injury to passengers. This presumably will be the responsibility of the railway. If the ultimate responsibility for safe crossing is mine. I cannot rely on any railway device which may fail. But what if the track curves away from the crossing, so that an approaching train cannot be seen?

I, like Mr. Willmott, am astonished that there has not been more public outcry at such a rash statement being issued by a responsible body.

E. T. J. TAPP, Chairman, County Commercial Cars Ltd., Aldershot, Hants.

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