Ireland Installs Safety Cameras at Railway Crossings After 30 Near Misses

Ireland to Install Safety Cameras at Railway Crossings Following Numerous Near Misses Ireland is taking steps to improve safety at its railway level crossings after a series of near misses and dangerous incidents. Iarnród Éireann, the national railway company, announced the installation of safety cameras at crossings nationwide. These cameras will automatically issue fines for traffic violations, deterring risky behavior by drivers and pedestrians. "There have been 30 incidents of level crossing misuse so far this year," said a spokesperson for Iarnród Éireann. "This is simply unacceptable, and we are taking decisive action to address this issue." The fines will be €160 for speeding and €80 for running red lights. The video footage accompanying the announcement shows several examples of dangerous behavior at level crossings. One clip shows a cyclist narrowly avoiding a collision with a train, while another shows a car driving through a crossing while the barriers are down. The new cameras aim to capture such incidents and automatically issue fines, helping to prevent future accidents. The initiative is a welcome step towards enhancing safety at level crossings across the country, protecting both road users and train passengers.