Re: Metrolink derailment in Oxnard.
Amendment to the 'Smart Island' post I just made...
Yes, the smart island loops would have not helped in this case if in fact the truck did drive down the ROW.
Also, to amend...the crossings in Sweden also have a crossing indicator light for the engineers AT the crossing that shows red when the system is idle, then shows white when the gates are in the full down position.
Further reading...
Converted: Swedish Signals - note, photos usually dont work, look for "Intersection Signals"
-Kevin