Near Miss with Train Interrupts Greens' Level Crossing Announcement

Near miss with train interrupts Greens' level crossing announcement

The Greens have announced plans to fund the removal of level crossings along Auckland's Western line.

Greens Commit To Funding And Delivering Level Crossing Removals

“This is fundamentally about safety. Right now, these crossings create risks for people every single day, whether they're walking, cycling, driving, or catching public transport," says Green Party Co-leader Marama Davidson.

Near-miss on level crossing as Greens announce rail safety policy

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick was stopped in her tracks during a press conference on rail safety this morning as a car raced through a level crossing, despite the safety barrier being down and lights flashing.

Car nearly hit by train as Greens make level crossing pledge

Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the frightening moment illustrated the argument the party was making for removing the crossings.

Train v car near miss during Greens' press conference at crossing

"It's like you set that up," says Chloe Swarbrick as a car ran the level cross red lights behind her, prompting a horn blast from an oncoming passenger train. The Greens were there to discuss removing level crossings because of safety issues.