Inland Rail installs solar‑powered level crossings
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- Inland Rail installed standalone solar power systems (SAPS) at two level crossings in northern New South Wales, removing the need for grid connections during construction.
- Moree crossing, located north of Moree about 626 km northwest of Sydney, is one of the two sites equipped with the new solar power system.
- Narrabri crossing, situated roughly 97 km south of Moree, is the second site that received the solar‑powered system.
- Battery storage in each SAPS provides overnight operation and backup power, while built‑in communications enable remote monitoring and fault detection.
- Solar-powered LED warning lights, audible alarms and boom gates are installed at each crossing to improve safety, and both sites have completed testing and commissioning.
- Inland Rail plans to extend solar‑powered signaling to additional sections of the line as the project moves toward operation.
Why it matters: Inland Rail avoids the expense and time of extending grid infrastructure to remote crossing sites, while the battery‑backed, remotely monitored solar units provide continuous warning lights, alarms and boom gates. Road users and rail operators gain a safer, more reliable crossing system without additional utility costs.
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