Why Train Stop Signal Overruns Are Dangerous

04/01/23

“Why are train stop signal overruns dangerous?”

Train stop signals are meant to tell trains to slow down when it would be dangerous not to do so. This is because there could be people or other trains crossing at an intersection or it might be approaching a steep gradient. When a stop signal overrun occurs, this can lead to great damage and even death, as seen in the 2023 Greek Train Crash. This is Why Train Stop Signal Overruns Are Dangerous.

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