Safety Issue
The difficult viewing angle imposed by this site (coupled with
the truck not stopping and the restricted visibility from the truck
driver's cab) meant that there was little opportunity for the truck
driver to see and avoid a collision with the train.
Safety Recommendation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that the
Department of Infrastructure examine opportunities with the
Australian Rail Track Corporation and the Colac Otway Shire Council
and take action to address this safety issue11.
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11. The ARTC and the COSC should liaise with the DoI regarding
design and maintenance strategies that are available for reducing
the road/rail interface risk at level crossings and to gain
assistance with the assessment of options using the ALCAM.