Safety Issue
Tests conducted on 53.5 m long B+2A road-trains at the Fountain
Head Road level crossing, Ban Ban Springs, found that the
procedure/standard used to calculate and/or assess the level
crossing sighting distance was probably inadequate for the truck
configuration tested. It is likely that sighting distances at other
level crossings controlled by Stop signs, used by high combined
gross mass road vehicles, may be similarly deficient and more
research is needed to accurately assess this risk.
Safety Advisory Notice
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau advises that State and
Territory road transport authorities and rail regulators should
consider the implications of this safety issue and take action
where it is considered appropriate.