Letter from ProRail February 2024
Subject: removal of Meuser Street crossing
Dear Sir, Madam,
The level crossing on Meuser Street is now closed. Fencing was installed on December 11, 2023. In February, we will permanently remove the level crossing. This letter tells you more about the upcoming work.
Work on Meuser street crossing
Soon we will be performing work at the level crossing. We are removing the level crossing flooring at Meuser Street. In addition, we are installing permanent fencing. We are also repairing the paths and leveling the ground. Below you can see when we will be working in your neighborhood. The work can cause inconvenience. We understand that this can be annoying for you. Our people therefore try to take the surroundings into account as much as possible. For example, by not operating machines longer than strictly necessary.
| Where? | When? | What? |
|---|---|---|
| At the already closed level crossing on Meuser Street | On the night of Monday, Feb. 19 (11 p.m.) to Tuesday, Feb. 20 (5:30 a.m.) | Work on / near the level crossing |
| At the already closed level crossing on Meuser Street | On the night of Tuesday, Feb. 20 (11 p.m.) to Wednesday, Feb. 21 (5:30 a.m.) | Work on / near the level crossing |
Putting machines on the track
Machines are needed to carry out the work. These will be placed on and also removed from the track near Wolfsweg 55 in Eygelshoven during the above period.
Why close?
The use of level crossings in the Netherlands is increasing. More trains are running and trains are becoming faster and quieter. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management (IenW) has instructed ProRail to remove 180 publicly accessible Non-Actively Secured Level Crossings: NABO (unsecured level crossings in popular parlance) on the passenger network as soon as possible. At a NABO, people have to be on their own alert for an approaching train. This makes these level crossings life-threatening. Especially if they are on publicly accessible land. The Meuser Street crossing is one of them.
Track work in my neighborhood
On ProRail's website you can see when we are working in your area. You can also receive an automatic email of when we will be working in your area. Go to My ProRail to sign up for this email service.
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Impact on train traffic
Buses will run instead of trains during the work. Would you like to travel by public transport? Then check the NS website for up-to-date travel information. Or consult 9292 for tailored travel advice, via 9292.nl or by calling 0900 - 9292 (€0.90 per minute).
Do you have any questions?
Do you have any questions about the work? If so, please feel free to contact us. You can reach us via the details on our website or call 0800 - 776 72 45 (free of charge). This can be done on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and, of course, also outside office hours in the event of an emergency or serious nuisance.
Sincerely,
Dimitri Jug
Director of Southern Region
ProRail
Alexander Geers
Alderman Traffic and Transportation
Municipality of Kerkrade