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2/24/2011



Rail News: Rail Industry Trends

Crossing upgrades advance in Ohio, Washington


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The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) recently approved an agreement with Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway Co. (W&LE) and the city of Twinsburg authorizing the railroad to install flashing lights and gates at two grade crossings.

W&LE must submit site plans and cost estimates for the projects to PUCO by May 24, and complete the upgrades by Feb. 23, 2012. Funding for the projects will be shared by PUCO, the railroad and city.

Meanwhile, the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) approved the dispersal of $15,363 from the state’s Grade Crossing Protective Fund for the city of Oakesdale to upgrade warning signals at one crossing.

Washington and Idaho Railway Inc. will use the funds to replace incandescent flashing lights with LED lights. The railroad also plans to install new shoulder-mounted signals with LED lights and upgrade the train detection system to provide constant warning. The upgrades must be completed by June 15, according to the UTC.