Submitted by Maureen Quintin.
(June 16, 2020) — The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat would like to remind our friends and neighbors in the lower valley that limited train operations will resume during late-June, after an extensive period of inactivity caused by the coronavirus.
Motorists and pedestrians should renew their sense of caution at public and private driveway railroad crossings. When approaching STOP signs, motorists and pedestrians must come to a complete stop at the white stop line, and yield to any approaching on-rail traffic, as required by law. When facing flashing lights and/or gates, crossing users must STOP and wait for trains to pass/lights and gates to shut off.
During the outage, the railroad upgraded its public highway crossings with new reflective signage, gates, and modern LED warning lights to assist crossing users in making safe decisions when crossing the tracks. Additionally, pedestrians, bicycles, and motorized vehicles are never allowed on railroad tracks except at a legal crossing location.
Questions can be directed to Rob Bradway, Vice President of Track and Property, at 860-964-3422.
