Number of level crossing near-misses on the rise

The number of vehicle near-misses with trains at level crossings increased by 15% in 2010, according to figures released by Network Rail. There were 3,446-recorded incidents of misuse at level crossings in the UK last year.

Whilst the number of near misses is up, actual collisions with trains has halved from 14 in 2009 to seven in 2010. Fatalities were also down from 13 to four.

Network Rail wants drivers to change their behaviour at level crossings where motorists and pedestrians break the law...

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