Thursday, January 24, 2013
Kirkwood Police were able to remove the vehicle before anyone was injured.
The following information was provided by the Kirkwood Police Department. An arrest does not indicate a conviction. On Sunday, at 1:31 a.m., police on routine patrol discovered a vehicle stuck on the railroad tracks near the Union Pacific railroad crossing near Kirkwood Road and Argonne Drive. Investigation led to the arrest of the adult driver after he was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol. The vehicle was removed from the train tracks prior to any trains passing through the area. It's not uncommon for Kirkwood Police to respond to cars getting stuck on the city's railroad tracks. In October, police responded to a motor vehicle accident on South Kirkwood Road near the Union Pacific Railroad. One vehicle left the roadway …
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
With an increase in crossing crashes and trespass fatalities, Operation Lifesaver will participate in positive enforcement activities in St. Louis, St. Charles and Jefferson Counties Wednesday and Thursday.
(The following press release was issued by the Missouri State Highway Patrol.) Captain Ronald S. Johnson, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, announced that on August 22-23, 2012, Troop C will be working with members of the Missouri Operation Lifesaver program in St. Charles County, St. Louis County, and Jefferson County to raise the awareness level for railroad crossing safety and trespass prevention. This will be accomplished by Operation Lifesaver team members visiting with motorists briefly in advance of certain railroad crossings. Team members will be reminding drivers about railroad safety tips as they approach crossings throughout the counties. Operation Lifesaver team members will consist of troopers with the Missouri …
Monday, December 27, 2010
The Big Bend Railroad Club shows its latest creations to a packed crowd.
Paul Thomas, President of the Big Bend Railroad Club, has loved trains most of his life, and he hopes to share what he calls "the world's greatest hobby" to residents this holiday season. The club, held in the Webster Groves Frisco train station, has been conducting extra operating nights this past month, in addition to its usually scheduled runs on the first Tuesday of every month. The next operating night will be held Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to about 9 p.m. The event is free and attendees will get to see long runs of various trains on what the club's president refers to as "a newly perfected track." The 60-foot structure, modeled after the Ozark and Springfield railways, is an impressive work of art and engineering. Members of the club …
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The Old Orchard Advisory Commission examines detour plans for Webster Groves traffic during the upcoming six-month reconstruction period.
The Old Orchard Advisory Commission met Tuesday to discuss details surrounding a yearlong operation to demolish and reconstruct Murdoch Bridge over the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad in Webster Groves. According to Engineering consultant Robert E. Polk of the Farnsworth Group, the existing bridge does not meet state or federal requirements for railroad clearance. "The city was successful at obtaining 80 percent federal matching funds to construct a new bridge," Polk said. "The bridge has many conditions that indicate that it's served its lifetime. It was built in 1930 and it's ready to be taken down." Polk presented an anticipated schedule that will begin in June 2011 with the approval of federal plans and obligation of …
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2:44 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
I have some wooden posts, some string, and bright yellow tubing I can donate to block off these vehicle entrances since the railroad safety idiots are kinda slow figuring it out. more ›