Two railroad lines, two tragedies. Two young women who were killed by trains while walking across the tracks in the Chicago area this year were not the first victims on those lines — but no pedestrian crossing gates had been added at the sites in question. Months later, no new gates have been put up.
Pedestrian Safety Measures Still Lacking At Many Rail Crossings — Sometimes With Tragic Results
Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune: Business
Wed, 09/25/2024 - 3:00am
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