Rico’s TICO BULL – In less than a month that the new train level crossings went into operation in 23 train crossings, there have already been six incidents of drivers slamming into the barriers.
In their defense, some drivers complain of alleged “inconsistencies” in the devices; However, the transit authorities of the Instituto Costarricense de Ferrocarriles (Incofer) – the railway – rather call for prudence when driving and not disobey the demarcation on the tracks.
The words “Cuidado con el tren” (be careful of the train) seem to mean nothing to drivers in Costa Rica.
The Stop sign. Since most crossings – only 23 to date with several dozens more in the coming months – don’t have automatic gates, the train has to blow the horn. Some crossings
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