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RailSafety
Facts
- Facts about trainsLevel crossing collisions are potentially catastrophic
- The LawTrains have the legal right of way at all times
- TrespassTrespass is the leading cause of deaths on the railway
- Statistics and TrendsOver 262 cars have collided with trains in the past ten years
- Near collisionsOver a third of near collisions occur at crossings with barrier arms
- Rail in New ZealandThere are over 3,000 level crossings in New Zealand
News

Stour Street level crossing upgraded

Monday, May 06, 2013

New flashing light and bell automatic alarms have been installed at Palmerston’s Stour Street level crossing. Read more

New European space project investigates satellite technology at level crossings

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Is it possible that satellites in space could one day help reduce the number of collisions at level crossings? Read more
Your stories
- Nicole Vreugdenhil “It's amazing I survived at all”
- Roni Jacobs “We now always stop at a Stop sign”
Keeping safe
- Advice for motoristsMotorists must always give way to trains and other rail vehicles
- Advice for pedestriansThere are only certain areas you can legally cross railway tracks
- Safety around double tracksExtra care must be taken around double railway tracks
- Safety around overhead wiresOverhead wires present significant safety risks
- Platforms and stationsBehind the yellow line is your best protection
- Travelling with childrenTake particular care around trains when travelling with children
Level crossings
- What is a level crossingA unique part of the road/rail interface
- Types of crossingsLevel crossings can be either public or private
- Upgrades to crossingsObjective criteria are used to determine crossing upgrades
- Crossing protectionPublic crossings all have either 'active' or 'passive' protection
- Research and ProjectsCurrent level crossing safety research and projects
Education