Railway crossings in Tasmania are on track to receive significant upgrades thanks to the Albanese Government’s Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund (RLCUF).

The RLCUF aims to improve railway crossing safety in regional areas and reduce serious and fatal crashes that have a devastating impact on communities.

The Albanese Government has committed $160 million over four years to state and territory governments to support the cost of delivering railway crossing upgrades.

As part of this, the Tasmanian Government will receive $4 million towards a program of works across the state’s road network, to be delivered in partnership with TasRail.

This investment will help deliver priority projects at 10 level crossings for railway crossing improvements across a large area of Tasmania.

Projects include upgrading the Oonah Road crossing on the Melba Link from basic traffic signs to flashing lights and bells, along with five signalling control upgrades, three augmented stop signs and three yellow box markings at crossings on the Western Line.

More information on the RLCUF and its guidelines is available on the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts website.

Quotes attributable to Federal Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“There are over 23,000 level crossings in Australia. They’re places where cars and trucks intersect with trains, and where road users are at their most vulnerable. Through the Regional Level Crossing Upgrade Fund, we’re making railway crossings safer.

“This investment will fund upgrades such as boom gates, flashing lights and improved signage, to better alert drivers and pedestrians approaching regional railway crossings in Tasmania.”

Quotes attributable Federal Member for Braddon Anne Urquhart:

“This funding is part of the broader Regional Australia Level Crossing Safety Program (RALCSP).

“Through this program, we are investing $180 million to deliver a coordinated and holistic approach to improving railway crossing safety across the country.”

Quotes attributable to Federal Member for Lyons Rebecca White:

“This program also has a focus on investing in education and awareness activities on how to behave safely around railway crossings and help reduce the risks for all users.

“Rail plays a significant role helping to move freight across our state and it’s vital that we continue to invest in upgrades that reduce the risk of close calls or crashes at points where roads and rail intersect, and keep everyone safe.”

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