Mars Station

«The station is named for the Mars, Incorporated candy factory located on Oak Park Avenue in Oak Park. A walkway allows passengers to enter the factory directly from the train station.‘
I am writing specifically about the railroad crossing located at Oak Park and Shakespeare Avenue where this station is located. Seriously, the most horrifying and dangerous train tracks that I have ever had the misfortune of driving across.
Three times now, completely unaware, while on the tracks without previous warning, I have nearly missed death. The bells and the gate did not come down until I was on the tracks! I have never ever experienced this at any other railroad crossing! To see the train barreling towards you, while on the tracks is seriously one of the scariest heart stopping moments I’ve ever had the misfortune of feeling. I literally feel as as if I am flying in the air with how hard the pedal hits the medal. The first time, I thought that it was just fate…3 times. you have to wonder what is up???