Thanks to New England Times for reporting on the commencement of the roll out of Rail Safety Systems’ Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) at Callaghans Lane, Quirindi.

The installation of RAXS is part of a 12-month trial to improve safety at one of the state’s most high-risk passive crossings.

In its article “Work finally begins to upgrade Callaghan Lane level crossing”, the Times outlined the community’s long-standing concern following a fatal incident at the site and welcomed the start of the safety upgrade, which was being jointly funded by the New South Wales and Australian Governments.

It confirmed that RAXS was being trialled as an innovative, lower-cost alternative to traditional level crossing infrastructure. Using wireless detection and solar-powered signalling, the system offers real-time train detection without the need for cabling or mains power—making it particularly suitable for remote and regional sites.

The article noted that Callaghans Lane was specifically selected due to its accident history and that, if successful, the RAXS trial could lead to broader deployment across rural New South Wales.

Installation is expected to be completed within weeks, with the 12-month evaluation running through to mid-2026.