Galway Bay fm newsroom - A new train detection warning system has been installed at the level crossing at Mountain West, Derrydonnell - between Oranmore and Athenry.
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Iarnrod Eireann says the system will provide improved information about approaching trains, and assist users in determining the safest moment to cross the line.
It says in the past 5 years, there have been 50 near-misses with animals, pedestrians and vehicles at the Mountain West level crossing.
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The state body says a similar system has been installed at other locations nationwide, with a noticeable reduction in near misses and collisions.
It's expected the new system will become operational next week.
