A recent incident involving a school bus and a crossing gate arm occurred in Freetown shortly after the new South Coast Rail service began. The bus had approached a grade crossing, prompting the gate arm to come down as a train approached. Despite the bus being beyond the stop line, officials confirmed that the crossing system functioned correctly and that no students were in danger. The incident, attributed to human error, emphasizes the importance of ongoing safety training for bus operators, particularly in the context of newly operational rail services.
The incident was the result of human error, and the crossing's warning system was functioning properly, officials confirmed.
At no time were any students in any danger, he said. The crossing operated as designed.
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