QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are rural railroad crossings too dangerous?

Published December 6, 2022 2:31 AM

Mid-Missouri has been the scene of numerous train accidents over the past few months.

The latest happened over the weekend when a Centralia man died in a collision at a crossing without lights or arms. The biggest took place this summer when an Amtrak train hit a dump truck in Chariton County, injuring dozens and killing several others.

Are rural railroad crossings in Missouri too dangerous? Vote in the poll.

Article Topic Follows: Transportation

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