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A police investigation reveals that during the incident in Milton, Ontario, the bus driver looked and listened for train traffic, then started moving the bus forward. Signals began to alert the arrival of a train, so the driver stopped immediately. A Canadian Pacific Railway employee who witnessed the incident confirmed that the bus was several meters away from the used service tracks and no one was in any danger.
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Bomb threats. A bus stalling on train tracks. Even a spider outbreak? A veteran transportation director discusses the challenges and the excitement of a career in the school bus industry — along with some fascinating anecdotes.
Read More →That’s the year nonprofit Operation Lifesaver was founded. NTSB Chairman Deborah Hersman commends the organization for its long-running efforts. Among Operation Lifesaver’s offerings is training specifically for school bus drivers.
Read More →A new public service ad from Operation Lifesaver is aimed at enhancing school bus safety at railroad crossings.
Read More →In the past five years, there have been more than 500 highway-rail grade crossing accidents, with 90 injuries and 80 fatalities, throughout Florida.
Read More →A new state law requires school districts to submit to the Department of Transportation (DOT) a list of railroad crossings that do not have active warning devices on school bus routes.
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Although stop-arm violations are a top safety concern for school bus operations across the nation, other transportation-related issues can be just as vexing. The following list identifies the most common challenges pupil transporters face and effective ways of dealing with them.
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Rail-crossing safety remains a critical focus for school bus driver training. Learn key strategies, real-world lessons, and expert guidance to prevent dangerous mistakes.
Read More →Test your crossing know-how with this pop quiz! Operation Lifesaver Inc. teaches drivers to understand what to do at crossings and around railroad tracks.
Read More →Pilot testing at a Minnesota school district shows electronic system holds promise in preventing highway-rail accidents.
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