Rail Express has spotlighted Rail Safety Systems’ Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) in a feature titled “New trial could make level crossings safer and cheaper to upgrade”, recognising the system’s potential to deliver affordable safety upgrades to passive level crossings across rural Australia.

The article focuses on the recent 12-month trial launch at Callaghans Lane in Quirindi, New South Wales, where RAXS has been installed as part of a $1.2 million Transport for NSW initiative. Using wireless, solar-powered technology, RAXS facilitates the conversion of passive level crossings into active ones, without the need for costly cabling or grid power.

“By combining wireless communication with solar energy, RAXS provides a modular, scalable and cost-effective upgrade path for regional crossings that typically go without active warning systems,” the article states.

Rail Express also highlights the technology’s flexibility, highlighting that it “can be installed faster and more affordably than conventional systems,” making it a viable solution for widespread deployment across regional networks.

With the trial scheduled to conclude in mid-2026, Rail Safety Systems will continue working closely with Transport for NSW to assess the installation’s performance and explore broader roll out opportunities, starting with the rest of the state.