In Calgary, we have ‘light rail transit’ known as the ‘C-Train’. Two lines run both directions through the downtown core along 7the Avenue SE/SW, a road dedicated to C-Train and bus traffic only. Through the core, it runs at ground level.
As the NW train leaves the downtown, heading across the Bow River and into the NW quadrant of the city, it crosses a number of avenues, the last it crosses being 4th Ave SW. 4th Avenue SW feeds part of its traffic northbound onto 10th St. SW and a bridge across the Bow River. Traffic lights regulate traffic at all intersections the C-Train crosses.
At least 3 or 4 times a year, a driver will fail at trying to run a red light from 4th Ave SW onto the 10th Street bridge. For some reason, the ‘C-Train’ always wins. Perhaps it has something to do with a 3,500 lb. car interacting with a 150-200 ton LRT set. The tow truck business in Calgary is very lucrative!
We also get 5-6 people annually who, while often wearing headphones, cross in front of a C-Train. Not usually a positive outcome for the pedestrian. I feel sorry for the C-Train drivers.
I have A friend in Montreal who was a train engineer
He saw so many suicide splat in front of his train he got early retirement with benefits in his mid 30s and a fat mid six figures settlement
Now he’s pro poker player