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Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Posted: Updated:Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Norwalk police handed out safety tips to people for "Operation Clear Track," which they say is meant to encourage people to not try to beat the railway gates when they close for an oncoming train.
Amtrak and the Connecticut Department of Transportation say they advise people to never drive or walk around lowering gates, and to not try to outrun a train or stop on the tracks.
The state DOT says national data shows that two years ago, about 1,000 people were killed or injured in vehicle-train crashes at crossings.
A vehicle-train accident last year in Redding injured a man.
"We were out there for several hours monitoring traffic, looking for any violations for folks that were not stopping at the railroad crossings as the gates came down or any people that were trespassing," says Lt. Terry Blake.
Police say the fine for illegally crossing train tracks is over $100.
More safety tips on railroad crossings can be found here.
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Flying apart: Parents have to pay the price to fly together with children
Flying apart: Parents have to pay the price to fly together with children
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
A News 12 investigation finds a growing number of parents who try to get the best prices on airline seats may find themselves seated nowhere near their small children.
DMV Express office opens in Stamford
DMV Express office opens in Stamford
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office is opening in Stamford, officials announced.
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office has opened in Stamford.
An express Department of Motor Vehicles office has opened in Stamford.
State police report over 200 accidents through Thanksgiving
State police report over 200 accidents through Thanksgiving
Connecticut State Police have responded to more than 200 accidents so far during the Thanksgiving holiday, including one fatal accident.
Connecticut State Police have responded to more than 200 accidents so far during the Thanksgiving holiday, including one fatal accident.
AAA: 54 million to pack roads, rails and airports
AAA: 54 million to pack roads, rails and airports
A record 54 million people are expected to be traveling this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
A record 54 million people are expected to be traveling this Thanksgiving, according to AAA.
New law forces airlines to pay passengers for bumped flights, lost luggage
New law forces airlines to pay passengers for bumped flights, lost luggage
Congress has passed a law protecting airline passengers if their flight gets bumped or an airline loses or damages their luggage.
Congress has passed a law protecting airline passengers if their flight gets bumped or an airline loses or damages their luggage.
'Click it or Ticket' campaign arrives just in time for Thanksgiving travel
'Click it or Ticket' campaign arrives just in time for Thanksgiving travel
The state's 'Click it or Ticket' campaign is back just in time for Thanksgiving travel, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.
The state's 'Click it or Ticket' campaign is back just in time for Thanksgiving travel, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced.
Stamford city and school buses get stuck during snowstorm
Stamford city and school buses get stuck during snowstorm
A Connecticut transit bus got caught on a rail near I-95 in Stamford during the snowstorm, officials say.
A Connecticut transit bus got caught on a rail near I-95 in Stamford during the snowstorm, officials say.
A Connecticut transit bus got caught on a rail near I-95 in Stamford during the snowstorm, officials say.
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All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.A bus that went up in flames on I-95 Thursday afternoon left no one seriously hurt. The Peter Pan bus caught fire in Westport and backed up highway traffic all the way to Stamford for over three hours. Everyone reportedly escaped safely, but the bus was totally destroyed.News
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
State police are urging drivers and motorcycle riders to be responsible and safely share the road in the wake of recent crashes.
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Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
Bill would provide upgrades to New Haven Metro-North line
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
State lawmakers say they're working on a bill that would provide upgrades to the Danbury branch of the New Haven Metro-North line.
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France shooting aftermath
France shooting aftermath
Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Photos of the aftermath of a shooting that killed least three people in Strasbourg, France.Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
Gift Guides: Gifts for everyone on your list
From Jack-Jack, of the "Incredibles," to the newest Fingerlings toy, we have a list of the hottest toys for the kids in your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
We have a list of the best gifts for everyone on your list!
Your Connecticut 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Connecticut 2018 Holiday Photos
Your Connecticut 2017 Holiday Photos
Check out all of the photos this holiday season! Send us yours on Instagram or Twitter using #CTHolidays.
Check out all of the photos this holiday season! Send us yours on Instagram or Twitter using #CTHolidays.
Just Married in Connecticut
Just Married in Connecticut
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
News 12 Connecticut wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedCT.
Food Truck Friday Photos
Food Truck Friday Photos
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
Get the lowdown on food trucks around Connecticut!
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Tasty Tuesday Photos
Granola Bar in Fairfield brings a gourmet flair to breakfast and lunch in Fairfield.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
Lorde will perform on Saturday, April 7 at 7 p.m. Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
The Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
PHOTOS: George H.W. Bush through the years
PHOTOS: George H.W. Bush through the years
George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died Nov. 30 at the age of 94.
George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, died Nov. 30 at the age of 94.
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Police: Vehicle crashes through Norwalk storefront
Police: Vehicle crashes through Norwalk storefront
Police: Vehicle crashes through Norwalk storefront
A vehicle crashed through the front of Professional Touch Cleaners in Norwalk Saturday morning, Norwalk police say.
A vehicle crashed through the front of Professional Touch Cleaners in Norwalk Saturday morning, Norwalk police say.
Forecast: Rain overnight and into Sunday; wintry mix for northern areas
Forecast: Rain overnight and into Sunday; wintry mix for northern areas
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Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Poll: National Chocolate-covered Anything Day
Poll: National Chocolate-covered Anything Day
Today is National Chocolate-covered Anything Day! What's your favorite chocolate-covered food?
Today is National Chocolate-covered Anything Day! What's your favorite chocolate-covered food?
Today is National Chocolate-covered Anything Day! What's your favorite chocolate-covered food?
Poll: National Wreaths Across America Day
Poll: National Wreaths Across America Day
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
National Wreaths Across America Day is a movement to cover all veterans' grave markers with a Christmas wreath. Have you ever participated in a Wreaths Across America event?
Bridgeport community donates toys to church that was robbed
Bridgeport community donates toys to church that was robbed
Thousands of children received toys from a Bridgeport church that was targeted by thieves.
Thousands of children received toys from a Bridgeport church that was targeted by thieves.
Thousands of children received toys from a Bridgeport church that was targeted by thieves.
Ruling to strike down health law puts GOP in a quandary
Ruling to strike down health law puts GOP in a quandary
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A federal judge's ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who've seen the politics of health care flip as Americans increasingly value the overhaul's core parts, including protections for pre-existing medical conditions and Medicaid for more low-income people.
A federal judge's ruling that the Obama health law is unconstitutional has landed like a stink bomb among Republicans, who've seen the politics of health care flip as Americans increasingly value the overhaul's core parts, including protections for pre-existing medical conditions and Medicaid for more low-income people.
New Canaan Nature Center transforms into winter wonderland
New Canaan Nature Center transforms into winter wonderland
New Canaan Nature Center transforms into winter wonderland
Santa made a quick stop in New Canaan Saturday to check in on some well-behaved children at the Nature Center.
Santa made a quick stop in New Canaan Saturday to check in on some well-behaved children at the Nature Center.
Boys bake for a cause at Darien Youth Depot
Boys bake for a cause at Darien Youth Depot
Boys bake for a cause at Darien Youth Depot
A group of students is spending their Saturday baking 50 pies to donate to one of the largest soup kitchens in Connections.
A group of students is spending their Saturday baking 50 pies to donate to one of the largest soup kitchens in Connections.
Trump pushes Congress for new health law after court ruling
Trump pushes Congress for new health law after court ruling
Trump pushes Congress for new health law after court ruling
After a federal judge ruled that the Obama-era health overhaul was "invalid," President Donald Trump is looking to congressional leaders to come up with a replacement even as the White House says the current law will remain in place for now.
After a federal judge ruled that the Obama-era health overhaul was "invalid," President Donald Trump is looking to congressional leaders to come up with a replacement even as the White House says the current law will remain in place for now.
Police: Thief steals credit card out of car, uses it at Walmart
Police: Thief steals credit card out of car, uses it at Walmart
Police: Thief steals credit card out of car, uses it at Walmart
Police are searching for the woman who broke into a car in Norwalk to steal a credit card that she later used at a nearby store.
Police are searching for the woman who broke into a car in Norwalk to steal a credit card that she later used at a nearby store.
