Continental Barriers . at Crossings
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CERTAIN level crossings are to be \-"equipped with' the Continental type of short barrier, which will cover only half the width of the road, and be worked automatically by approaching trains. The barriers will be timed to fall just before a train reaches the crossing. Red flashing signals and gongs will be provided, and they will operate before the barriers begin to fall. Failure to obey the signals will be an offence.
Other changes to the Traffic Signs (Amendment) Regulations, announced last week, include two new police signs for stopping or slowing traffic and amendments to " Halt " • and " Slow " signs.. The neW police signs will have reflectors and it is prescribed that " Halt " signs should be accompanied by painted road signs.
The new regulations require that ..". Slow major road ahead " signs be illuminated by direct lighting or reflectors. Two years' grace has been allowed for carrying out this requirement.
BONALLACK WORKERS RETURN
-A GRADUATED resumption of work PI in order of seniority by trade started at the factory of Bonallack and Sons,
-Ltd., Basildon, Essex, last • week. It .ended the strike Which had lasted 14 weeks. , -An agreement between the management arid the National Union of Vehicle Builders has taken regard of annual holidays for approximately 70, persons. Rates of pay will' be those in force on March 31, with adjustment for the 42-hour week in accordance with the scale laid down under the national agreement on April 1, TAIL LIFTS ON RENTAL
UNDER a new scheme operators can have Burtonwood tail lift equipment fitted to their vehicles on a rental basis, A down payment of three-months' rental is required and thereafter a moderate sum is payable each month.
Details can be obtained from the Burtonwood Engineering Co., Ltd., Welwyn Garden City, Herts.