It is worth noting that more than half of the accidents occurred at crossings with visibility from the road train at least 500 meters. In 73 sluchayahvoditeli vehicles ignored evidence audible and visual alarm and went to move in front of an oncoming train, while in 7 cases before the collision with rolling stock vehicles crossed the gate closed, and in 4 cases — special blockage move. Of particular concern is the level crossing accidents involving buses (2 cases), and the collision of vehicles with passenger trains and commuter trains — 28 of these cases occurred in six months. In the railway network of «Russian Railways» is maintained over 11 thousand railroad crossings. The damage of «Russian Railways» of accidents at level crossings in January-June 2013 amounted to about 10 million. Damaged 61 units of rolling stock, including locomotives and 58 sections of 3 cars. In addition, 132 vehicles were smashed. The trains were forced to suspended for a total of 107 hours. JSC «Russian Railways» expresses its grave concern over the situation in road accidents at crossings, and encourages car drivers to increased vigilance and strict observance of the rules of the road.
JSC «Russian Railways»