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Bridges require inspection and maintenance because they are subject to large stress surges in a short period when a heavy train crosses. Where trackbeds are located along rivers, additional protection is usually installed to prevent streambank erosion during periods of high water. Culverts and other passages for water must be kept clear lest water is…

Possible accidents include derailment (jumping the track), collisions with other trains or road vehicles, and collisions with pedestrians at level crossings, which account for the majority of rail accidents and casualties. They are heavy and unable to deviate from the track, and have longer stopping distances. As private passenger services declined due to competition from…