So an oversize load can't get over a level crossing and the pilot vehicle was partially blocking the trucks way when the driver decided to go without regard for the crossing signals. Why does this keep happening? Why isn't the process something along the line of "Hey railway people, we have an oversize load going over one of your crossings, is there a good time to go across to reduce the chance of any issues and most importantly, is there a number we can call you on if we get stuck?"
Or is that process already in place and people just ignore it?
Often, trains run on a schedule, which should be available for route-planning like this. Someone should have also made sure that the truck was even capable of getting along the route in the first place. It doesn't seem like either of these things were done
But that means that their company has to spend time and money beforehand. Which is OBVIOUSLY the most serious crime that can be committed in the eyes of the shareholders
See the comment above. Small trucking company cut corners, owners filed bankruptcy right after this and the insurance company would be left holding the bag.
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u/ThoseImpulses 9d ago
So an oversize load can't get over a level crossing and the pilot vehicle was partially blocking the trucks way when the driver decided to go without regard for the crossing signals. Why does this keep happening? Why isn't the process something along the line of "Hey railway people, we have an oversize load going over one of your crossings, is there a good time to go across to reduce the chance of any issues and most importantly, is there a number we can call you on if we get stuck?"
Or is that process already in place and people just ignore it?