“Queensland Government boosts safety at level crossings”: railexpress.com.au
The Queensland Government is enhancing safety at rural level crossings by installing RAXS, which features quick installation, renewable energy and significant cost savings, while aiming for zero fatalities at these intersections. Many thanks to Joshua Farrell for reporting on the details of the successful trials in both Oakey and Thallon, summarised below: The Queensland Government […]
Qld Leads the Way in Rural Rail Safety with Life-Saving Tech
“This is an affordable, safe solution that will go a long way to saving lives on regional rail intersections.” Garth Hamilton, Federal Member for Groom Tweet Queensland is leading the way in improving safety at rural level crossings by replacing two dangerous passive crossings with an innovative technology solution. The Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) […]
“Quirindi level crossing to trial innovative safety technology”: railexpress.com.au
The push for safer railway crossings gains momentum, with a groundbreaking trial at Callaghans Lane set to transform Australia’s level crossing landscape. Many thanks to Joshua Farrell for reporting on details of the Callaghans Lane Level Crossing trial, summarised below: Anticipation is building for the $1.2 million trial of Rail Safety Systems’ Rail Active Crossing […]
Groundbreaking Rail Safety Tech Trial Earmarked For The Hunter Valley In Early 2025
Advanced rail safety technology will soon be installed at a level crossing in the Hunter Valley to address the serious safety risks posed by passive signage in remote settings where road meets rail. Rail Safety Systems (RSS) has secured a contract with Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) to trial its cutting-edge Rail Active Crossing […]
“Innovative level crossing trial for rural and regional NSW”: Rail Express
“A $1.2 million trial of new digital technology to improve level crossing safety in rural and regional areas will soon get underway in New South Wales. Transport for NSW will run the trial, in partnership with the Australian Government, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and technology company Rail Safety Systems.” Rail Express Summary: The cutting-edge […]
Tech partner unveils roadmap to achieve ‘Vision Zero’ at level crossings
In a pivotal move towards safer rail crossings, the technology provider responsible for a cutting-edge wireless solution has unveiled an ambitious roadmap aimed at achieving ‘Vision Zero’ – a future with zero harm at level crossings. Rail Safety Systems (RSS) has developed a roadmap that reflects the findings of a level crossing safety roundtable held […]
Innovative level crossing tech on track to securing safer rail crossings
A ground-breaking trial of a cutting-edge digital technology aimed at improving level crossing safety in rural and regional areas is set to commence in New South Wales. The $1.2 million trial, a collaborative effort with the Australian Government, Transport for NSW, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC), and technology partner Rail Safety Systems (RSS), marks […]
Working towards low-cost active regional level crossing solutions
“The best level crossing is a permanently closed one”. These words are sometimes expressed by railway managers frustrated with the rising severity of collisions between trains and motor vehicles in recent decades. Level crossing collisions remain a serious concern for the rail industry and the situation has worsened with not only growth in road traffic […]
Zero harm where road meets rail
A game-changing level crossing protection system specifically designed for rural and remote areas eliminates the use of higher-risk passive signage. An innovative, Australian-developed active control railway crossing system has just received type approval after completing a successful trial with Queensland Rail. The high-integrity Rail Safety Systems (RSS) product – named Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) – meets SIL 3 standards, and is […]
