These signals are designed to warn the public of a train’s approach at least 20 seconds before it arrives at a crossing. Occasionally, they fail to activate. Such malfunctions seldom happen on ...

At first glance you would think this is the real thing, but [Kevin] built this railroad crossing signal from parts you can find at the home store. We keep seeing traffic lights used as web ...

The village will examine ways to make railroad crossings safer, including installing signals that will warn motorists and pedestrians of two trains crossing at the same time. After viewing ...

Question: I’m curious about why trains use a Morse code signal when approaching crossings. Answer: For anyone confused by that question, next time you’re waiting at a railroad crossing listen ...

yet fail to see a railroad crossing signal activate, would you know what to do? Getting out of harm’s way may seem the obvious answer — and, yes, that should be your primary objective — but ...