[no bill text published] Lighting and inspection requirements for rolling stock near level crossings
Rail Safety National Law Application Amendment (Rolling Stock Lighting) Bill 2026
Opposition Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Shane Love (NAT)
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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 prescribed level crossings
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