Drivers risk collisions at Aviemore railway crossing [BBC News]





Date: 19/07/2016

Motorists have been failing to stop for lights at a railway level crossing before driving in front of a steam train that operates on the line.
Police Scotland said there had been a number of similar incidents at the crossing in Aviemore^s Dalfaber Drive over the past week.
Strathspey Railway runs a steam train between Aviemore, Boat of Garten and Broomhill.
Police said the motorists were committing an offence.


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Drivers cross in front of steam train
Crossing at Dalfaber Drive

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Motorists are failing to stop for lights at a railway level crossing before driving in front of a steam train that operates on the line.

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A graphic illustration of what can happen when you ignore the warning lights at an ungated level crossing. This is Dalfaber on the Strathspey Railway where, fortunately, only the car was written off. Photo credit David Gray.
Location: Dalfaber Level Crossing
Company: Inverness and Perth Junction Railway
06/04/2005 John Gray


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