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Extra.ie
a day ago
- Extra.ie
Warning as new automatic €160 fines to be issued without Garda interaction
Drivers are being warned of a new initiative being rolled out between An Garda Síochána and Iarnrod Éireann which could see an automatic fine of €160 handed out for rule breaks. Last week it was revealed that there were plans for six Garda Go Safe safety cameras to be put in place at railway level crossings across the country. The cameras will monitor motorists and automatically issue fines of €160 for speeding or running a red light (€80) as well as administer penalty points on your licence. Drivers are being warned of a new initiative being rolled out between An Garda Síochána and Iarnrod Éireann which could see an automatic fine of €160 handed out for rule breaks. Pic: Getty Images The new measure comes into effect after it was revealed there were at least 30 incidents of misuse of the crossings recorded to date in 2025. The level crossing on Serpentine Avenue in Dublin is the most frequent spot for accidents with five happening this year. This was followed by Sutton, where three incidents occurred. Eleven of the incidents resulted in damage to the crossing or injury to the person using the crossing, with the majority of accidents seeing vehicles collide with the crossing gates. Today is International Level Crossing Awareness day ⁰⁰We will be hosting user education days at various crossings around the country in conjunction with @gardatraffic, @RSAIreland and @DubCityCouncil ⁰⁰#AlwaysSafe #ILCAD — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 5, 2025 CCTV from level crossings across Ireland was shared via Irish Rail highlighting the shocking level of accidents taking place at level crossings. There are currently 861 level crossings on the Irish Rail network nationwide with the train service currently working to eliminate as many as practicable. Since 2014, 134 have been closed. Irish Rail said: 'This new measure aims to reduce risky behaviour and protect not only motorists but also pedestrians and cyclists using the crossings. 'Initially, the cameras will operate in test mode before becoming full active. Their locations may change depending on driver behaviour.' Speaking on RTÉ Radio 1's Morning Ireland on Monday, journalist Fergal O'Brien explained that the cameras were initially operating in a test phase and would record inappropriate use of level crossings. He explained: 'The cameras will automatically issue a fine of €160 for speeding and €80 for breaking a red light, with the motorist also liable for three penalty points.'
The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Awareness rally organised on level crossing safety in Visakhapatnam
A week-long awareness campaign is being organised by Waltair Division of East Coast Railway from June 5, to promote safe practices at level crossings. The initiative is a part of International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD), a global campaign of the International Union of Railways (UIC) The ILCAD theme for 2025 is: 'Helping People Make Good Decisions' and the slogan 'Safe Decisions – Every Time.' The campaign involves active participation from Civil Defence personnel, Civil Engineering staff, and Railway Safety teams, who are engaging with the public across the Division through rallies, awareness drives and street plays. An awareness rally was flagged off from the Divisional Railway Manager's (DRM) Office, by Manoj Kumar Sahoo, ADRM (Operations), E Santharam, ADRM (Infrastructure), M.K. Sahoo, Senior Divisional Safety Officer and other officers on Friday. On this occasion, civil defence volunteeers performed a street play at the DRM Office Annex, Dondaparthi, highlighting the common risks and safe behaviour at level crossings. Addressing the gathering, ADRMs emphasised the importance of safety awareness at level crossings to prevent accidents and safeguard lives and property. The general public were urged to follow all safety guidelines and exercise caution when crossing railway tracks to ensure their own safety and that of others. The safety campaign is being coordinated by M.K. Sahoo, Senior Divisional Safety Officer, who has mobilised teams to conduct awareness activities throughout the Division. M. Satyanarayana, Principal, Divisional Training Institute, leading the engineering team, and K.Y. Reddy, Civil Defence Inspector, heading the Civil Defence contingent took active part in this campaign. As part of the campaign, intensified awareness drives will be carried out at level crossing gates, public areas, and locations near railway tracks, according to K. Saandeep, Senior Divisional Commercial Manager.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Time of India
Trichy division realises Rs1.2 lakh as fine for railway gate violations
Trichy: As many as 39 cases of boom barrier (railway gates) damages and other violations were booked and 1.2 lakh was collected from violators between Jan and May 2025 by the Trichy railway division. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Speaking at the International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD) observed on Thursday to raise awareness on the importance of safety at railway level crossings, M S Anbalagan, divisional railway Manager (DRM) informed that the division maintains 493 level crossing gates. Emphasizing growing concern over gate rule violations, he said that 90 cases were booked last year (Jan–Dec 2024), and 11 lakh were collected as penalties. He stated that reckless behaviour by road users not only damages railway property but hampers train's punctuality and endangers human lives. To mitigate such risks, cautionary and statutory signboards were installed to advise road users to strictly adhere to safety norms while crossing the railway tracks. The DRM underlined the ongoing efforts to enhance safety through the rationalization of level crossings by constructing limited use subways (LUS), road under bridges (RUBs), and road over bridges (ROBs) in collaboration with the state govt. Anbalagan and other senior officers flagged off a mass awareness rally and the safety publicity mobile vehicle in front of Trichy Junction railway station. The rally proceeded through Central bus terminus. The team distributed safety pamphlets and educated the public on level crossing safety. Later, a vehicle bearing safety awareness banners, along with Railway Protection Force (RPF) visited level crossing gates near Trichy Town, Srirangam, and Thiruverumbur railway stations.
Extra.ie
5 days ago
- Extra.ie
Irish Rail releases shocking footage of close calls at level crossings
Irish Rail have issued a shocking video as they urge the public to be vigilant at level crossings. With as many as thirty incidents of misuse of the crossings being recorded so far this is an increase on the 28 witnessed in 2024 Eleven of these incidents resulted in damage to the crossing or injury to the person using the crossing, with the vast majority seeing road vehicles colliding with crossing gates. Irish Rail have issued a shocking video as they urge the public to be vigilant at level crossings. Pic: Iarnród Éireann Five incidents have occurred at the level crossing on Serpentine Avenue in Dublin, making it the most frequent spot for misuse. This was followed by Sutton, with three incidents, and Bray, Claremont, Coolmine and Sandymount, with two incidents each. Now, Irish Rail has released footage of some of the incidents as part of its safety appeal to mark International Level Crossing Awareness Day (ILCAD). Today is International Level Crossing Awareness day ⁰⁰We will be hosting user education days at various crossings around the country in conjunction with @gardatraffic, @RSAIreland and @DubCityCouncil ⁰⁰#AlwaysSafe #ILCAD — Iarnród Éireann (@IrishRail) June 5, 2025 They have also partnered with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority to host information mornings at ten level crossings in a bid to educate road users further. For DART users, these information mornings will take place at Sutton, Cosh, Bray, Merrion Gates and Serpentine Avenue. For the national network, they will be held at Lisnagry, Co Limerick; Farranfore, Co Kerry; Athenry, Co Galway; Sullivan's Crossing, Co Galway and Oranmore, Co Galway. With as many as thirty incidents of misuse of the crossings being recorded so far this is an increase on the 28 witnessed in 2024. Pic: Iarnród Éireann Another safety initiative being implemented is up to six Garda/Go Safe safety cameras being installed at railway level crossings to 'enhance safety for rail and road users.' There are currently 861 level crossings on the Irish Rail network nationwide. Irish Rail have now said they are working to eliminate as many level crossings as practicable, having closed 134 crossings since 2014. While level crossing accidents account for 1% of road deaths in Europe, but 31% of all rail fatalities, there have been no level crossing fatalities in Ireland since 2010.
Irish Independent
5 days ago
- Irish Independent
Iarnród Éireann releases CCTV footage of level crossing crashes, with 30 incidents so far this year
The majority of level crossing incidents involve road vehicles colliding with crossing gates or barriers, resulting in damage to the crossing/barriers. The most frequent locations involved in incidents are: Serpentine Ave (five incidents, Sutton (three incidents) as well as Bray, Claremont, Coolmine and Sandymount (two incidents each). The data was published on International Level Crossing Awareness day (ILCAD), an initiative of the International Union of Railways (UIC) of which Iarnród Éireann is a member. The theme for this year's campaign is: 'safe decisions – every time.' Iarnród Éireann has partnered with An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority to host information mornings at 10 level crossings on ILCAD. The focus of these information sessions is to inform and educate road users about the dangers of not acting safely at level crossings. Iarnród Éireann has also released footage of incidents at level crossings and have appealed for renewed vigilance from all road users, with particular emphasis this year on making good decisions when it comes to level crossings. Together with gardaí, the state company is planning to operate six garda/Go Safe safety cameras at railway level crossings. The cameras will record motorists using the crossing and will automatically issue a fine of €160 in respect of speeding, or €80 in respect of breaking a red light. Perpetrators will also be liable for three penalty points on their licence. ADVERTISEMENT The cameras will enhance safety for rail and road users alike, including pedestrians and cyclists, by deterring risk-taking at chosen locations. As level crossings represent a new deployment of the garda Go Safe system, the cameras will run in test initially, with activation upon successful test completion. The cameras are easy to relocate and they will be deployed dependent on driver behaviour. Where these safety cameras have been deployed across the roads network, driver compliance of up to 98.6pc has been achieved. At user operated level crossings, Iarnród Éireann continues to install additional train detection warning systems. These measures have now been introduced at 72 user operated level crossings, with a further seven to be commissioned in the coming months and have been well received within the communities that are served by them. There are currently 861 level crossings on the Iarnród Éireann network. These are a combination of automated CCTV crossings, manned crossings and unmanned user operated accommodation crossings. As part of its network wide Level crossing elimination programme, Iarnród Éireann is working to eliminate as many level crossings as practicable. The company has closed 134 crossings between 2014 and June 2025. Almost 300 people die at level crossings across Europe every year and level crossing accidents account for 1pc of road deaths in Europe but 31pc of all rail fatalities. Although Ireland's record is far stronger than the European average, and there have been no level crossing fatalities since 2010, vigilance is essential and Iarnród Éireann is reminding all road users of this on International Level Crossing Safety Awareness day. Jim Meade, Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann said: 'Driver Behaviour is becoming more and more problematic at level crossings and I believe these measures will result in improved safety for all, protecting rail and road users alike.'
