❓ Mr. Love questions the government's support for mandatory train lighting standards, highlighting discrepancies with truck/caravan requirements. The government emphasizes a nationally consistent approach and details level crossing upgrades and CBH trials.
AnsweredQoN 1879Legislative Assembly
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(1) Does the government support the mandatory application of Australian Standard AS7531 “Rolling Stock Lighting and Visibility” ? (2) Is the government aware that AS7531 describes a lower standard of visibility for trains than that required for trucks, caravans or bicycles? (3) Does the government support mandatory installation and operation of flashing lights and side lights on trains, as are required for trucks and caravans, to ensure safety? (4) Does the government support that trains should be legally required to be lit as well as trucks and caravans?
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Answered
14 April 2026
Responded by
Minister for Transport
Response time
6 days
(1 – 4) The State Government continues to advocate for a nationally consistent approach towards rail safety, with any requirements imposed upon operators requiring a nationally legislated standard with all state and territory transport ministers needing to provide unanimous agreement.
Through the current level crossing capital works program, Main Roads WA is delivering improvements to 82 locations through a suite of measures including boom gates, flashing lights, and pedestrian crossings. Following these upgrades, there will no longer be any public level crossings marked with a give-way sign.
The member would also be aware that CBH are also conducting trials of photoluminescent paint on the side of wagons to see if these have advantages over reflective strips - and I commend them for this proactive work.
Through the current level crossing capital works program, Main Roads WA is delivering improvements to 82 locations through a suite of measures including boom gates, flashing lights, and pedestrian crossings. Following these upgrades, there will no longer be any public level crossings marked with a give-way sign.
The member would also be aware that CBH are also conducting trials of photoluminescent paint on the side of wagons to see if these have advantages over reflective strips - and I commend them for this proactive work.
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