Tramway warning signs

Victor

The following is from a recent ad by the RPA.

Victor

LUAS
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
NEW TRAMWAY CROSSING WARNING SIGNS

Good progress is being made with the construction of Luas lines extending from Tallaght to Connolly Station and from St. Stephen's Green to Sandyford Industrial Estate. The final construction phase, focused on track laying, surface finishes, the erection of overhead power lines and extensive landscaping, is well underway. Meanwhile, trams for Tallaght / Connolly Line have been delivered and are undergoing rigorous safety tests and delivery and testing of trams for the Sandyford / St. Stephen's Green line is progressing to schedule.

Luas lines cross the path of vehicles and pedestrians at a number of locations. These tramway crossings will be marked by warning signs and, in many cases, will be controlled by traffic signals.

New signs warning of tramway crossings ahead will be erected at appropriate during the coming months.



On seeing such signs those about to cross the tramway should be aware of:

The risk of collision with crossing trams. Prior to the launch of passenger services tram crossing movements will be relatively infrequent but the same caution should be applied.

The risk of electrocution from direct or indirect contact with overhead Luas power cables. The minimum clearance beneath Luas power cables will be 6 metres unless otherwise indicated; this minimum clearance will accommodate all traffic except non-standard vehicles / loads of exceptional height. If in doubt - check before crossing the tramway.

The risk of narrow wheels (e.g. bicycle wheels) entering rail channels.

Road users and pedestrians are requested to heed and obey signs and signals in the vicinity of tramway crossing as elsewhere.

BE SAFE AT TRAMWAY CROSSINGS:

-HEED AND OBEY SIGNS AND SIGNALS AS ELSEWHERE
-LOOK BOTH WAYS FOR APPROACHING TRAMS
-STAY CLEAR OF OVERHEAD POWER LINES AND EQUIPMENT
-DO NOT CYCLE CLOSE TO AND PARALLEL TO RAILS

jd

Originally posted by Victor
-DO NOT CYCLE CLOSE TO AND PARALLEL TO RAILS

You know- I think they will have to have an advertising campaign warning people of the obvious ...(what with Irelands compo culture..)

sceptre

And the new game of running across the tracks as the tram approaches begins;)

Imposter

Crossing tramlines on a bike at an angle of less than 45 degrees is a very bad idea! Should make for an interesting spectator sport for a while!

Victor

Originally posted by jd
You know- I think they will have to have an advertising campaign warning people of the obvious ...(what with Irelands compo culture..)

Actually, it was my prompting at a city council (Transport and Traffic Strategic Planning Committee) meeting that got that included - a slight improve on "We are sure that experienced cyclists won't have a problem".

Of course one of the lads from the Dublin Cycling Campaign became an early victim about 2 weeks ago.

Originally posted by Imposter
Crossing tramlines on a bike at an angle of less than 45 degrees is a very bad idea! Should make for an interesting spectator sport for a while!

Yeah a bit like cycling parallel to cobbles :rolleyes: @ Dun Laoghaire co.co.

jd

Originally posted by Victor
Actually, it was my prompting at a city council (Transport and Traffic Strategic Planning Committee) meeting that got that included - a slight improve on "We are sure that experienced cyclists won't have a problem".

Victor-in what capacity are you a member of that committee?
are you a a member of city council?
Or if you are not a member, how do you get in a position to be at a " city council (Transport and Traffic Strategic Planning Committee) meeting "

Victor

Originally posted by jd
Victor-in what capacity are you a member of that committee?
are you a a member of city council? Or if you are not a member, how do you get in a position to be at a " city council (Transport and Traffic Strategic Planning Committee) meeting "

I am the Treasurer of the Dublin Cycling Campaign (hence my ossassional spats with the guys on the Motors board) and their representative on the committee. The AA, Irish Wheelchair Association, the NRA and a few other organisations have representatives also, as do the various parties on the council.

Victor

http://www.thepost.ie/web/DocumentView/did-22120376-pageUrl--2FThe-Newspaper-2FSundays-Paper-2FNews-2FIreland-2FAll-Ireland.asp

Luas worker crushed by tram
28/09/03 00:00
By Niamh Connolly

A Luas employee was crushed by a tram during safety testing at the Sandyford depot, The Sunday Business Post has learned.

Project director Michael Sheedy confirmed that a worker sustained serious injuries to his legs and chest in July while a tram was being tested.

According to the Railway Procurement Agency (RPA), the worker was removing an obstruction from the track when he was trapped between the partially-assembled tram and the track. He received treatment at St Vincent's Hospital and has not returned to work. The incident will spark safety concerns about the light rail system, which will run through Dublin city at speeds of up to 50 kilometres an hour.

Luas is almost noiseless in traffic, which means pedestrians must rely on their sight to judge the tram's approach. Tram drivers must also be responsive to the environment, Sheedy said.

A statement from the RPA said: "Trams will be driven on a line-of-sight basis. Route familiarisation is a key aspect of driver training and the driver will be required to adjust speed to an appropriate level for the driving environment."

Last July, two men working on the building of the Luas light rail system in Dublin suffered burns and shock after they accidentally drove a spike into a powerful 200KV electricity cable on Davitt Road, near Inchicore.

embraer170

And the above obviously comes from the SBP. All they have been able to do is bash the LUAS.