Crossing 536521Y
PORTAGE, MICHIGAN — Grand Elk Railroad, LLC
Location
| City | PORTAGE |
| State | MICHIGAN |
| County | KALAMAZOO |
| Street | WEST MELODY LANE |
| Coordinates | 42.19328, -85.59729 |
Railroad
| Railroad | Grand Elk Railroad, LLC |
| Max Train Speed | 40 mph |
Warning Devices
| Warning Device | — |
| Gates | No |
Safety Record
| Total Accidents | 4 |
| Total Fatalities | 2 |
| Total Injuries | 0 |
Location Map
Accident History
All recorded accidents at crossing 536521Y in PORTAGE, MICHIGAN.
| Year | Railroad | Killed | Injured | Vehicle Type | Train Speed | Time | Narrative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Grand Elk Railroad, LLC | 0 | 0 | Bus | 38 mph | 11:04 AM | GDLK 501 WAS SOUTHBOUND ON THE MAIN WITH 2 LOCOMOTIVES AND 12 LOADS WHEN THEY STRUCK A BOX TRUCK TRA VELING EAST ON M... |
| 2014 | Grand Elk Railroad, LLC | 0 | 0 | Auto | 20 mph | 7:03 AM | TRAIN WAS OPERATING SOUTHWARD ON THE KALAMAZOO SUB RUNNING LONG HOOD FORWARD FROM THE WSOR 4076. A M OTOR VEHICLE WAS... |
| 2006 | Norfolk Southern Railway Company | 1 | 0 | Auto | 40 mph | 11:26 AM | — |
| 1984 | Conrail | 1 | 0 | Auto | 35 mph | 10:45 AM | — |
About This Railroad Crossing
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