Safety issue

Safety issue description

Once within the level crossing there are no readily visible cues (like short range lights) to alert a driver that the level crossing protection system is operating.
Issue number RO-2012-007-SI-03
Issue owner Metro Trains
Transport function Rail: Infrastructure
Date issue released 18/12/2013
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the action taken/proposed by Metro Trains Melbourne will addresse this safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Recommendation
Action number RO-2012-007-SR-007
Organisation Metro Trains
Action date 18/12/2013
Action description

The ATSB recommends that Metro Trains takes further action in relation to the fitting of short range lights at the Cherry Street level crossing.
Action status Released

Organisation response

Date received 07/04/2014
Organisation Wyndham City Council
Response status Closed
Response text

A meeting was held on 9th January 2014 between VicTrack, Metro Trains Melbourne, VicRoads and Wyndham City officers to investigate and discuss actions and staging of treatment to enhance the safety of the Cherry Street crossing. From the meeting, the
following actions occurred:

  • VicRoads is to further enhance the co-ordination of the red meter light at Railway Avenue.
  • 􀂇􀀃A business case was submitted by VicTrack to Public Transport Victoria for funding to:
    • further enhance the coordination of the pedestrian crossing light with the level crossing.
    • the installation of two meter red lights on Market Road;
    • the installation of backlight on the existing Flashing Light masts; and
    • the installation of 'Keep Track Clear' sign.
    • the installation of a refuge area.
    • reduce the width of the level crossing.

VicTrack has confirmed that a funding sum will be provided for these works. The specific details of the scope of works and design is to be prepared between the agencies.

Safety action

Action type Recommendation
Action number RO-2012-007-SR-007
Action status Released