Recommendation: 2009-009 | Railway Accident Investigation Unit

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Ref #	2009-009
Status	Closed
Occurrence	Collision between a train and a road vehicle at level crossing XN125, Cappadine, on the Ballybrophy to Killonan line.
Occurrence Date	31 July 2008
Date Closed	01/12/2013

Recommendation

Iarnród Éireann should assess the risks relating to road users’ behaviour in identifying a safe stopping position at User Worked Level Crossings and based on the outcome of this risk assessment, Iarnród Éireann should introduce measures to allow safe use of this type of level crossing;