Prioritising the treatment of open level crossings in rural areas

A large number of Queensland's rural open level crossings have no protection from a potential collision between a car and a train other than passive warning signs. Guidelines on the size of 'sight triangles' required to enable drivers to see an approaching train, and stop or proceed safely over the crossing have long been utilised by Queensland Rail, Main Roads, local governments and sugar cane railway owners. This paper presents an alternative means of classifying crossings with inadequate visibility so that these crossings may be prioritised for remedial work.

• Authors:
  • Christiansen, L
  • Douglas, J
  • Viney, N
• Conference:
  • Technology Transfer Forum, 1996, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
• Publication Date: 1996

Language

• English

Media Info

• Pagination: 125-32

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Driver performance; Geometric segments; Highway safety; Railroad grade crossings; Railroad trains; Rural areas; Visibility; Visibility distance
• ATRI Terms: Driver performance; Level crossing; Road geometry; Road safety; Rural area; Train; Visibility; Visibility distance
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01435699
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: ARRB
• Files: ATRI
• Created Date: Aug 24 2012 7:11PM