The Inverell Times has featured the launch of Rail Safety Systems’ Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) at Callaghans Lane near Quirindi, describing it as a high-tech trial designed to improve safety at one of the region’s most notorious intersections.

The crossing, the site of a fatal crash in 2023, has now been fitted with train-activated flashing lights, bells and clear warning signs for the first time.

Using solar panels and wireless technology, the system can be deployed in just over a week at locations where traditional upgrades are often too costly or impractical.

NSW Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Jenny Aitchison said the technology was a critical step in protecting motorists. 

The Inverell Times article also noted the system’s unique fail-safe feature, which switches to a flashing LED stop sign in the rare event of a fault. This ensures drivers are clearly warned to stop and check for trains, even if the main signals are unavailable. 

Read the full article here: Inverell Times: Wireless tech trial at NSW level crossing boosts safety