General News
26 February, 2023
Boom gates for crossing
RAILWAY crossing boom gates will be installed in the main street of Boort within weeks. V/Line said a construction crew would be on-site at the Godfrey Street level crossing in late February to install electronic equipment and foundations before the...
RAILWAY crossing boom gates will be installed in the main street of Boort within weeks.
V/Line said a construction crew would be on-site at the Godfrey Street level crossing in late February to install electronic equipment and foundations before the boom arms were activated.
A spokesperson said: “Rail upgrade works are underway at Boort, to help freight trains use the sidings more efficiently and improve safety at level crossings.”
“These important upgrades to the V/Line freight network will help operators continue to deliver safe and reliable services.”
V/Line said crews were completing a program of improvements to the rail freight network in Boort which would help trains use the sidings more efficiently to load produce and also improve safety at nearby level crossings.
“Crews have already removed two disused track sidings which has enabled the two remaining sections of track to be upgraded including improvements to the drainage system, replacement of sleepers and re-asphalting of the roadway. Works are now underway to install boom gates at the Godfrey Street level crossing which is currently protected by flashing lights and bells. This would make it a fully protected level crossing, which will help improve safety for road users and freight operators.”
V/Line said crews would also improve lighting, fencing and access paths for the pedestrian crossing in Godfrey Street.
New signage will be installed at the Malone Street level crossing to “help improve safety at the location”.