V/Line inspection regime did not identify that the interface between the unsealed road and Barwon Terrace level crossing was a safety risk. Inspections did not extend to the routine review of any changing road conditions that may heighten risk.
The completed proactive safety action and its ongoing implementation should reduce the risk associated with the safety issue.
V/Line advised that a maintenance alert has been issued with actions for track inspectors to identify roads or access tracks which may be able to bypass crossing controls and raise corrective work orders and incident reports in response. In addition, V/Line advised that the Level Crossing Roadway Inspection Report form has been revised to include an assessment of hazardous access points.
