Record without signal: Shock accident shakes Puchberg!

At the level crossing on the B26 in Willendorf, a serious accident occurred when the light signal was not showing a warning signal even though a train made. This was confirmed by a witness. The light signs were neither red nor yellow, which led to an extremely dangerous Situation. The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) have more than 2,900 railway crossings in their network, and it is planned to further reduce the number of these intersections to increase security. According to a ÖBB spokesman, Christopher Seif, the exact circumstances of the accident are currently being examined.

on the train that was traveling in travel direction 1, there were two train drivers, an instructor and one trainee. The warning signal would have had to be activated manually by the engine guide via radio remote control in the direction of travel 1 or via switch -on sensors in the track in travel direction 2. The circumstances of why this did not happen are the focus of the investigation. On this day, alkot tests were carried out by both railcars and the truck driver who were negative.

question and security at level crossings

In the discussion about the question of guilt in the event of accidents at level crossings, it should be noted that the costs for backups at railway crossings are usually borne half by the railway company and the other half. This is the municipality on municipal roads. The costs per security system can be up to 500,000 euros, which is a significant financial burden for the municipalities. Even if the Constitutional Court found that the federal government is obliged to pay the cost, the actual support remains inadequate.

The road traffic regulations and the railway crossing regulations determine clear rules of conduct for crossing level crossings. For example, street users have to adapt their speed to stop at the railway crossing, and they have to convince themselves with outlook and acoustic signals that a safe crossing is possible. With red or yellow must be stopped. Despite the existing technical fuses, accidents are also done at secure intersections, although the guilt for this is mostly with the street users, the regulations do not consider.