Road incline on approach to level crossing
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

The road incline on the west-side approach to the crossing increased the time required for loaded trucks to transit the crossing.

Issue number
RO-2013-008-SI-04
Transport Function
Rail: Other
Issue Owner
Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Rail
Issue Status Justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the action by Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue.

Proactive action
Action number
RO-2013-008-NSA-073
Organisation
Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd has undertaken to reduce the road incline on both sides of the crossing in order to minimise the time required for vehicles to transit the crossing.

ATSB Response

The ATSB is satisfied that, when implemented, the actions advised by Cumco Pty Ltd will reduce the transit times of trucks and reduce the associated risk.

Organisation Response
Date Received
Organisation
Cumco Gypsum Pty Ltd
Response Status
Response Text

Works have been undertaken to reduce the incline of the road approaches to the level crossing.