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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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Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police encourage rail crossing safety
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Norwalk police are marking Rail Safety Week in Connecticut by handing out tips for rail crossing safety.
Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
Report: 300 CT bridges in desperate need of repair
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Three-hundred bridges across Connecticut are in desperate need of repair, according to a new report from national transportation research group TRIP.
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All passengers safe in Westport I-95 bus fire
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Police urge cars, motorcycles to safely share road
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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
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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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'U Drive. U Text. U Pay' campaign begins in Connecticut
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A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
A statewide campaign "U Drive. U Text. U Pay." is hoping to crack down on distracted driving on Connecticut roadways.
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Metro-North platform bridge collapses with passenger on it
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A metal bridge linking a Metro-North train to a platform in Connecticut collapsed as a passenger was exiting. Witnesses said the woman appeared to have suffered an injury to her hand as the temporary bridge at the Stratford station collapsed just before 1 p.m. on Saturday while she was walking on it. The metal slab allowed passengers to leave the northbound train and cross the tracks nearest the platform that were under repair. The train was using the middle tracks. The passenger a...
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New unit of police departments works to make roads safer
New unit of police departments works to make roads safer
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A new unit comprised of local police departments is working to make the roads safer.
A new unit comprised of local police departments is working to make the roads safer.
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Check out these photos from our Tasty Tuesday series.
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Connecticut Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
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Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Guide: Casinos
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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.
Connecticut Birthday Smiles
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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!
Guide: Connecticut Breweries
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Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the state for beer-lovers to visit.
2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup
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The 2018 Mohegan Sun Arena performer lineup includes live music, entertainment, top headlining concerts and premier sporting events in Connecticut.
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Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
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Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Florida picks up pieces after Hurricane Michael
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Hurricane Michael hit the Florida Panhandle Wednesday. It made landfall near Mexico Beach, a tourist town.
2018 American Music Awards
2018 American Music Awards
Taylor Swift accepts the Artist of the Year award onstage during the 2018 American Music Awards at Microsoft Theater on October 9, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
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The 2018 American Music Awards were held at the Microsoft Theater on Oct. 9, 2018 in Los Angeles.
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Concerns grow over mold at Stamford elementary school
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Concerned parents met with a Stamford principal Thursday night at a PTO meeting to discuss mold that has been found in Westover Elementary School.
Forecast: Sunny skies, cool temps on Thursday
Forecast: Sunny skies, cool temps on Thursday
Weather Update
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Here's the latest News 12 weather update.
Organization servicing children expands in Milford
Organization servicing children expands in Milford
The Boys and Girls Village opened their new space at the Milford campus on Wednesday.
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Poll: National Chocolate Cupcake Day
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
It's National Chocolate Cupcake Day. Do you prefer your cupcake with or without frosting?
NOAA: Parts of the state could face above average temps throughout winter
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that parts of the state could face above average temperatures during the winter months.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that parts of the state could face above average temperatures during the winter months.
No big winner in Powerball; jackpots continue to climb
No big winner in Powerball; jackpots continue to climb
No one has yet to match all six Powerball numbers.
No one has yet to match all six Powerball numbers.
Fire leaves major damage in Norwalk home
Fire leaves major damage in Norwalk home
A Wednesday night fire has caused major damage to a Norwalk home.
A Wednesday night fire has caused major damage to a Norwalk home.
Business Briefs: Facebook, ACT math scores, MoviePass
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New details on the recent Facebook hack, affecting 30 million users. More children are struggling with math. More trouble for the struggling MoviePass.
New details on the recent Facebook hack, affecting 30 million users. More children are struggling with math. More trouble for the struggling MoviePass.
New details on the recent Facebook hack, affecting 30 million users. More children are struggling with math. More trouble for the struggling MoviePass.
New details on the recent Facebook hack, affecting 30 million users. More children are struggling with math. More trouble for the struggling MoviePass.
Blumenthal hears teens speak about e-cigarette use
Blumenthal hears teens speak about e-cigarette use
Sen. Richard Blumenthal heard from students and educators about teen e-cigarette use on Thursday.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal heard from students and educators about teen e-cigarette use on Thursday.
Closing arguments begin in Bridgeport murder trial
Closing arguments begin in Bridgeport murder trial
Closing arguments will begin this morning for the Bridgeport man on trial for murdering his girlfriend and stabbing her friend in February 2017.
Closing arguments will begin this morning for the Bridgeport man on trial for murdering his girlfriend and stabbing her friend in February 2017.
