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Given all the current discussion of crossing accidents and litigation here I am reminded of the following: A while back I had a chance to listen to a couple of Indiana State Troopers about their mission to reduce grade crossing accidents and violations in their area that has a busy CSX mainline in Madison County Indiana. The troopers in cooperation with CSX that assisted them in getting communications gear allowing the Troopers direct communication with CSX dispatchers and train crews. CSX Police also participated. The Troopers also received cooperation from their community and local media who helped them produce a short videotape about their directed enforcement program. NOTE TO Mark Hemphill: Is there a story in this for TRAINS? I'm thinking there might be... As a result of this initiative by the Troopers and local cooperation the number of citations for crossing violations issued by just these nine troopers working from one small substation and still performing their regular duties grew rapidly . The enforcement effort has already showed violation numbers dropping as people understand the consequences of their actions and the high penalty imposed (up to $500 fine plus court costs of $75 and 6 points on their driver's license). The short video also contains great footage of Troopers asking people why they did it and their responses... My favorite was the guy in a hurry to get to a funeral. LC
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