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usage permits to 55 modernised platforms that follow

the technical specification of the new passenger

trains launched in Estonia in 2013. In the process of

reconstruction the Technical Surveillance Authority

advises railway companies in choosing the right position

of the platforms, linking them with other structures

and traffic management, and assesses the compliance

and safety of the platforms. In case of such large-scale

projects, cooperation between all the parties is of utmost

importance. The construction of the new platforms

considers with regional opportunities and developments.

Our major challenge for the forthcoming period is

preparing the passengers for the arrival of the new

passenger trains. The new trains will have additional

functions and they will be changes in the way trains

are operated. The Technical Surveillance Authority will

also continue shaping the dangerous areas in a way that

would ensure the uniform marking of such areas for

railway crossing and using transport services all over the

network. For that purpose, during a reasonable period of

time should be created, standardised and implemented a

respective marking system.

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

25

20

28

12

7

17

15

11

10

5

1

10

3

0

4

1

3

2

0

Accidents

Injured

Killed

2005-2011 (1-4 Quarter):

Level crossings collisions

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011