Lighting and Inspection Requirements for Rolling Stock Near Level Crossings
Rail Safety National Law Application Amendment (Rolling Stock Lighting) Bill 2026
Opposition BillLegislative Assembly
Legislative Council
Assent
Introduced by: Shane Love (NAT)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Rolling stock operators cannot move trains within 1,000 metres of a level crossing unless specific lights are turned on
Trains must have three external lights on each side visible from 200 metres; they must also have a forward-facing flashing amber light visible from 500 metres
Operators are exempt from these lighting rules in the metropolitan region and Mandurah; this does not apply to specific level crossings named in the regulations
Operators must inspect lights before moving rolling stock; they must keep written records of the inspection and the results
Operators must notify the Regulator in writing as soon as they find a lighting failure
Operators must add these inspection and reporting rules to their safety management system
The Governor can make regulations to set technical standards for the lights and inspection methods
News articles and press releases
WA parliament set to examine mandatory train lighting minimums
Lara Jensen, rail safety advocate — 2026-06-08
I’ve spent more than two decades living with the consequences of a system that has failed to prioritise visibility and safety. That’s why this moment matters.