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❓ Mr Zempilas asks the Minister for Transport about implementation programs for train visibility upgrades at level crossings, as per the national Code of Practice. The Minister deflects, stating compliance monitoring is the ONRSR's responsibility.

AnsweredQoN 877Legislative Assembly

Asked

14 October 2025

Member

Mr Basil Zempilas

Portfolio

Transport

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I refer to the Code of Practice: Train Visibility at Level Crossings approved by Infrastructure and Transport Ministers on 6 December 2024 and Section 10.3 of the Code expects non‑compliant existing rolling stock to be brought up to the agreed requirements within no more than five years, and I ask: (a) For each accredited rolling‑stock operator active in WA (including the PTA, freight operators and Pilbara heavy‑haul operators), has the Minister received an implementation program that meets the Code’s 5‑year expectation: (i) If yes, for each operator please provide: number and class of vehicles, additional lighting to be fitted (e.g., beacon lights, side marker/outline lighting), planned completion date, and estimated cost; and (ii) If no, what actions will the Minister take with the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) to ensure timely programs are developed and delivered?

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Answered

18 November 2025

Responded by

Minister for Transport

Response time

9 days

(a) Monitoring uptake and compliance with the Code, including any implementation program, is a function of the national regulator for the Rail Safety National Law, the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator.

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