§ 47. Sir G. Willsasked the Minister of Transport what progress has been made in the examination promised in November 1965 by her Department into all practicable 288W measures of improvement, including the provision of additional safeguards, at accommodation railway crossings which carry fast main line traffic; and whether she is satisfied that, in view of the comparative silence and speedy approach of modern diesel engines, the precautions taken are adequate to prevent accidents to passengers and to those using the crossings.
§ Mr. John MorrisThe National Farmers' Union are now considering a review made by the Railways Board on a sample main line route. The safety record at private crossings shows no deterioration.