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TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNICATIONS--INSTALLATION-STREET LIGHTING ------------------------------------------------------------ Street lighting will be installed next week at the railway crossing at the LaFarge Cement Plant in Brookfield, Colchester County, Transportation and Communications Minister Richie Mann announced today. "Street lighting should improve visibility at the railway crossing and make the area safer for drivers," Mr. Mann said. "We are prepared to lead the effort to improve safety at this crossing by ensuring immediate installation of the lights. We will also continue to work with LaFarge Cement Plant and CN Rail to cooperate in this situation," he said. A joint investigation of the railway crossing was carried out by officials of LaFarge Cement Plant, CN Rail and Department of Transportation and Communications following a November accident involving a motor vehicle and a train. -30- Contact: Donna McCready 902-424-8687 trp Dec. 15, 1995