Many thanks to 7 News New England for reporting on the commencement of the roll out of Rail Safety Systems’ Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) at Callaghans Lane, Quirindi.

In the segment, 7 News reporter Demi Ball described the installation as a “New South Wales first” and noted that Callaghans Lane was selected due to its accident history and previous community concerns. (The trial forms part of a $1.2 million state-government initiative aimed at improving safety at high-risk passive crossings.)

As covered in the story, RAXS is designed to offer active warning infrastructure without the cost and complexity of traditional solutions. The system uses wireless, solar-powered technology to detect approaching trains and trigger flashing lights and signage, providing motorists with real-time warnings in areas where active crossings have historically been cost-prohibitive.

Speaking in the news report, Transport for NSW’s Mark Rowland said: “We can now have wireless solutions that detect trains and then provide that warning on road,” reinforcing the system’s technical and operational value.

The trial will run for 12 months, concluding in July 2026.

If successful, Liverpool Plains Shire Council General Manager Cian Middleton said the technology could “become permanent and ongoing“, suggesting it could be rolled out across all of regional New South Wales, offering a path toward improved safety at hundreds of currently unprotected level crossings.