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Proposed legislation aims to enhance train visibility at level crossings to reduce collisions and fatalities, particularly in regional areas.

๐ŸŸก Medium ยท Bill Second Reading17 June 2026 ยท 11,139 words

Bill proposes mandatory flashing beacons and side lighting for trains to improve safety at level cro

Mandatory train lighting will improve visibility and reduce level crossing accidents.

โ€œIf a relatively simple technological solution can improve visibility, reduce risk and potentially save lives, then the question before Parliament is not why we should act; the question is: Why would we choose not to?โ€

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Members who spoke

Hunter, LachlanLeary, ScottLove, ShaneMettam, LibbyRundle, Peter
Topics
rail safetyregional developmentagriculturebiosecurityenvironmental policy

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