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Visual cues
Date issue released
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
Transport Function
Rail: Infrastructure
Issue Owner
Metro Trains
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

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

Recommendation
Action number
RO-2012-007-SR-007
Organisation
Metro Trains
Action date
Action Status
Released
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.

Organisation Response
Date Received
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.

Recommendation
Action number
RO-2012-007-SR-007
Action Status
Released