RAILROAD SAFETY                                                                                           

The City of Columbiana has two railroads passing through. Both Railroads make stops for switching in the city.

The First is Norfolk And Southern Railroad. This is the set of two tracks that travels through the City East and West.
This is a busy mainline railroad with trains running in either direction on either track. Trains run very frequently and can
run back to back and will often pass each other in the City.

The Norfolk and Southern tracks cross the following streets (East to West).

Pittsburgh St.
South Elm St.
South Main St.
Lisbon St. (via overpass)

The second railroad is currently called the Youngstown and Southeastern (former Central Columbiana and Pennsylvania)and is operated by the Indiana Box Car Corp. This line is best know as the former Youngstown and Southern (Y & S). This is a single line railroad that travels North and South. This line was unused for years and was reactivated in 2000. Trains run daily in either direction.

The Y&S track cross's the following streets (North to South).

Parkview Dr.
Herbster St.
East Park Ave.
East Friend St.
Pittsburgh St.
East Railroad St. (crossing now closed)
Duquense St.
Metz Rd.

SAFETY TIPS

You cannot accurately judge a trains speed or distance. Do not take chances. An optical illusion
makes a train seem farther away and moving more slowly than it is. At night Judging speed and distance
is particularly difficult. Be very cautious.

Be prepare to stop when following buses or trucks with hazardous materials placards. Federal regulations
and most state laws require them to stop at every railroad crossing.

Trains Can't Stop Quickly... You Can After fully applying the brakes, a loaded freight train traveling
55 mph takes a mile or more to stop. A 8-car passenger train traveling 80 mph requires about a mile
to stop.

Where crossings are protected by gates and warning lights, do not begin to cross until the gates have
returned to the full upright position and the flashing lights have shut off. Should another train enter the area
before the flashing lights turn off, the gates will immediately reverse direction and lower without warning or
delay. This could damage or trap your vehicle.

Never drive onto a railroad crossing until you are sure you can clear the tracks on the other side without
stopping. Do not get trapped on a highway-rail crossing.

Trains do not travel on a predictable schedule, Always expect a train at every crossing.

When you are at a multiple-track crossing and the last car of the closet train passes by, stay alert. Before
crossing, look and listen carefully for another train on another track coming from either direction.

If your vehicle stalls at the highway-rail intersection, get everyone out and far away from the tracks
immediately. Then call 911 to report the emergency. Do Not Return To Your Vehicle.

Racing a train to a highway-rail intersection is a fool's games. If you lose, you may never have a second chance.

THE LAW

Railroad tracks, trestles, yards, and equipment is private property. Walking or playing on them is Illegal - Trespassers
Are Subject to Arrest and Fines. TOO OFTEN THE PENALTY IS DEATH.

Since 1990, more than 5,000 people have been killed while trespassing on railroad rights-of-way and property.

Cross tracks only at designated pedestrian or roadway crossings. Observe and obey all warning signs and signals.

Do not go onto railroad trestles. There is only enough clearance on the tracks for a train to pass. Remember trains are
wider than the tracks.

Do not attempt to hop aboard moving or stationary railroad equipment. A slip of the foot can cost you a limb,
or your live. Stationary equipment can move in either direction without warning! Climbing on equipment
will subject you to arrest and fines.

Do not walk, run, cycle, or operate all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on railroad tracks or right-of-ways.

Remember: Rails and recreation do not mix!

The Last Railroad Crossing Accident In The City Was On July 19, 2004. Lets Set A New Record For No Accidents!

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TRAINS DO NOT RUN ON A SCHEDULE,,, ANY TIME IS TRAIN TIME!!!