Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority press release 18.01.2012 In 2011 there occurred 28 railway incidents in Estonia. There were 15 motor vehicle and train collisions injuring 3 persons but with no fatalities. There were 13 pedestrians hit by railway rolling stock, 4 of them were injured and 9 died. Compared to 2010 reduced the number of…

Eastern Police Prefecture, NPO Operation lifesaver Estonia and Western Viru County Government announced in November railway safety related creativity contest “YOU CAN”. The results of the contest were announced on December 17, 2011 in Brezza Cafeteria of Rakvere Northern Shopping Mall- During the event were thanked all the participants and their teachers.   You can…

During train stops’ reconstruction, temporary rules for safe traffic should be observed. Please note: If the construction are of a new passenger platform borders with an existing platform or its access ways you should follow the signs leading to the platform, as well as the movement of construction equipment; If one part of an existing…

Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority presented its annual report about developments in Estonian railway sector in 2010 to the European Railway Agency. The report presents an overview of the most significant developments in the Estonian railway industry that took place in 2010 – implementation of the safety directive and granting of safety certificates, main trends in…

The new railway level crossing opened at Männiku improves safety and traffic management in the area. On 29 September 2011 the Estonian Technical Surveillance Authority issued usage permits to a new railway level crossing opened in Mäniku village and its automatic traffic lights system. With opening of the new level crossing on 1 October 2011…