KYW-TV Philadelphia, PA 4/28:
SEPTA Track Workers Get New Safety Protection That Could Save Lives
CHESTER, Pa. (CBS) — The death of two Amtrak employees, struck by a high-speed train along the rails in Chester on April 3, reminded everyone of the dangers of working near trains. Now SEPTA has announced two new measures, beyond their traditional safety training, designed to protect workers on the tracks.
Soon all SEPTA workers will wear “Pro Tracker,” arm bands which will emit a beeping sound and flash a blue light if a train is approaching.
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