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18 Apr 2024
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National Level Crossing Strategy 2023-2032
This Strategy has a vision of Zero harm at Australia's level crossings. The vision will be delivered through a collaborative national approach informed by high quality data and stakeholder engagement.
ViewTypes of level crossings
There are around 23,000 level crossings in Australia. 21% have boom gates and/or flashing lights to alert you when a train is coming. 79% have either a 'Stop' or 'Give Way' sign, so you must check for trains yourself.
ViewBest practice for level crossing risk assessment – international report
This guide details the 7 principles for risk assessing level crossings as identified by the UIC's Global Level Crossing Network.
ViewPreventing railway suicides through level crossing removals
Removing level crossings in Melbourne, Australia restricts access to the rail corridor and has reduced railway suicides 500m and 100m of the site.
ViewFreight train visibility
This article provides information on the 2023 Monash Institute of Railway Technology assessment of trials to improve train conspicuity at passive level crossings and the 2022 ACRI review which identifies 30 controls for further consideration and trialing.
ViewLevel crossing safety campaigns
Public awareness campaigns about how to stay safe near level crossings can help reduce incidents, injuries & deaths.
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