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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) and the Ohio Rail Development Commission (ORDC) are participating in Rail Safety Week, September 19-25. The week is dedicated as a reminder to Ohioans to practice safety around all rail crossings.
“We all have a role to play in keeping our roads safe. I encourage all Ohioans to avoid distractions and pay attention while driving, especially around railroad crossings,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
Every three hours, a person or vehicle is hit by a train in the United States. Many crashes at railroad crossings occur because motorists fail to stop at the crossing, drive around the gates, or stop/stall on the tracks.
“Practicing safe and alert driving around railroad tracks has never been more important”, stated PUCO Chair Jenifer French. “Many crashes happen even when warning devices are activated, which is why it is so important to stop, look, and listen.”
“Rail Safety Week is an important time to remind everyone of the dangers of driving around active warning signs or trespassing on railroad property. Together with our state partners, the Ohio Department of Transportation and the Ohio Public Utilities Commission, we encourage Ohioans to always expect a train when approaching the tracks. Help #STOPTrackTragedies,” said Scott Corbitt, Chair of the Ohio Rail Development Commission. The PUCO and ORDC are encouraging you to follow these steps for safety:
Every rail crossing in Ohio is required to post the U.S. Department of Transportation number associated with the crossing and the emergency contact number for the railroad. If your vehicle stalls or gets stuck on the tracks, get out immediately and move away from the tracks at a 45 degree angle towards any oncoming train. Once it is safe to do so, the emergency number, visibly located near the crossing on the light poles or cross bucks, should be the first number you call if your vehicle is stuck or if warning devices aren’t properly functioning. The railroad has the ability to stop the flow of train traffic heading towards the crossing. If it is an emergency, next call 9-1-1 or the local police.
With 36 freight railroads operating approximately 5,300 miles of track and over 5,600 public grade crossings, Ohio is the fifth leading state in terms of goods transported by rail. The PUCO, in conjunction with the Ohio Rail Development Commission, is responsible for ensuring the safety of motorists at highway-rail grade crossings in Ohio. PUCO rail inspectors inspect the warning devices that are essential for motorist safety.
In 2021, there were 53 train-vehicle collisions at public railroad crossings in Ohio, including 4 fatalities. Find more Ohio rail crossing statistics at the PUCO website.
The Ohio Rail Hotline, at (866) 814-RAIL (7245), provides Ohioans with a toll-free resource for all railroad crossing questions. For more information regarding these crossings, access the Ohio railroad information system website by clicking here. For more information on rail crossing safety, visit www.PUCO.ohio.gov.
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Village Hall
99 W. Main St.
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-3913
Public Service
7800 Bevelhymer Road
PO Box 188
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-0076
Police Department
50 Village Hall Rd.
PO Box 271
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 855-1234
Community Development
7815 Walton Parkway
New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 939-2254
Please send mail to Village Hall address
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