{"id":10768,"date":"2024-02-13T07:31:51","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T21:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.railexpress.com.au\/?p=115298"},"modified":"2024-02-13T07:31:51","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T21:31:51","slug":"nsw-on-track-for-life-saving-level-crossing-upgrades-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=10768","title":{"rendered":"NSW on track for life-saving level crossing upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"

Railway crossings in New South Wales are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Australian Government\u2019s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund<\/a> (RLCUF).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The RLCUF<\/a> aims to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce serious and fatal crashes that have a devastating impact on communities.<\/p>\n

The Australian Government has committed $160 million over four years to state and territory governments to fund up to 50 per cent of the cost of delivering railway crossing upgrades.<\/p>\n

The NSW Government will receive $28\u00a0million in the first round of funding, which will go towards a program of works across the state\u2019s regional road network and be delivered in partnership with rail infrastructure managers.<\/p>\n

Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King explained the Australian government is committed to improving level crossing safety in regional communities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding will provide upgrading of treatments such as signage, boom gates, flashing lights and rumble strips, to better alert motorists and pedestrians approaching regional railway crossings,” she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis funding is part of the broader Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP), which is investing $180 million to deliver a coordinated and holistic approach to improving railway crossing safety across the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe RALCSP also invests in education and awareness activities on how to behave safely around railway crossings, improved data and risk assessments, along with research and trials to promote low-cost, innovative safety solutions,” King said.<\/p>\n

The proposed list includes 23 priority projects for railway crossing improvements across nine electorates covering a large area of regional NSW.<\/p>\n

NSW Regional Transport and Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison explained the NSW government will partner with the federal government to deliver this program.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re matching the federal funding injection and the additional investments we\u2019re making are absolutely crucial because they will improve safety in regional communities and help save lives,” she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to thank Minister King and the Albanese Government for their injection of these much-needed funds to level crossing safety in regional NSW.”<\/p>\n

These upgrades include the installation of retro-reflective boom gates, audible warning devices, updated signage and LED flashing lights increasing the visibility of crossings on both sides of the roadway in response to approaching trains.<\/p>\n

More information on the RLCUF and its guidelines is available on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts\u00a0website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Full list of projects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Project \/ Railway crossing<\/strong><\/b><\/td>\nProject location<\/strong><\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Overshot Road<\/td>\nEuchareena<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Convent Lane<\/td>\nBorenore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Goldfields Way<\/td>\nOld Junee<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Beni Street,<\/td>\nWongarbon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akuna Road<\/td>\nParkes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Yuranigh Road<\/td>\nMolong<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rutherford Road<\/td>\nBorenore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blumer Avenue<\/td>\nGriffith<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Kiacatoo Road<\/td>\nCondobolin<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Turanville Road<\/td>\nTogar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wongajong Road,<\/td>\nRed Bend<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mid-Western Highway<\/td>\nCaragabal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sandy Creek Road<\/td>\nMuswellbrook<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bylong Valley Way<\/td>\nSandy Hollow<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Maryvale Road<\/td>\nMaryvale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mendooran Road<\/td>\nBrocklehurst<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Eugowra Road<\/td>\nMugincoble<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Irrigation Way<\/td>\nWidgelli<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bushland Drive<\/td>\nTaree<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheep Wash Road<\/td>\nCalwalla<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Archer Road<\/td>\nMullion Creek<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Warne Street<\/td>\nWellington<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Markham Street<\/td>\nArmidale<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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