LEVEL CROSSINGS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18389, 3 May 1923, Page 4

LEVEL CROSSINGS.

Sir,l am aware this is a much-dis-cussed subject, and to do away with all level crossings would entail great expense. Nevertheless, speaking from a mother's viewpoint, I consider where children are compelled to cross train-lines to attend school, some steps should, be taken to minimise {their danger—a warning bell (such as is installed at some crossings), an automatic barrier; anything at all— to warn little ones of danger. My thoughts at present are on the Gladstone Road, Mount Albert, level crossing. My little lad, aged five years, was saved by the presence of mind of an older girl from what might, have proved a fatality, only a few days since. The train passing through from Helensville, about 8.45, rushes through the station and across the road without apparently diminishing speed, and is a menace to public safety. The road just there lends itself admirably to a bridge across the lines, but while the bridge is in the building, why nota warning bell and the pulling up at the station of the 8.45 a.m. train? Mother.