DT Infrastructure delivers Rail Active Crossing System to regional NSW
DT Infrastructure has delivered a project with cutting-edge technology that could make regional level crossings safer, more cost effective to deliver and quicker to activate.
This month a, $1.2 million trial of the Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) was launched at the Callaghans Lane Level Crossing on the Australian Rail Track Corporation Hunter Valley network near Quirindi, NSW.
The RAXS trial is a project consisting of DT Infrastructure’s recent partnership with Transport for NSW, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) and Rail Safety Systems.
RAXS is a wireless level crossing solution used to manage and monitor access to restricted or safety-critical areas. By eliminating the need for external power and track-side cabling, the system reduces time, cost, and deployment risk.
DT Infrastructure’s turnkey delivery of RAXS has upgraded the passive crossing at Callaghans Lane to an active site, where approaching trains activate flashing lights and bells to warn motorists to stop prior to the train approaching the level crossing.
This marks the first time a wireless level crossing system with this technology, has been deployed on the ARTC network. With a modular design philosophy, the solar powered system’s wireless communication enables rapid and cost-effective installation.
DT Infrastructure’s Rail Systems Interface & Integration Manager, Bryan Lai, says he and the team are extremely honoured to have supported DTI’s customers and partners to continue to elevate safety in and around level crossings.
“The success of the RAXS deployment is primarily attributed to our in-house rail engineering design and construction capabilities, of which we are immensely proud.”
The system was unveiled at the Callaghans Lane Level Crossing on August 13, 2025, where Minister for Regional Transport, Jenny Aitchison said that any death or injury on a level crossing is a tragedy and this crossing near Quirindi was the site of a fatal crash in 2023.
ARTC Director of Infrastructure Projects, Heather Parry who was also in attendance, said that making crossings like Callaghans Lane more visible and active is critical for preventing tragedies.
“We know crashes at level crossings can occur in seconds, but their impacts last a lifetime. That is why this technology matters.”
DT Infrastructure continues to be a market leader in supporting our customers to deliver innovative technology solutions in rail signalling and control systems.
