📜 Rail Safety National Law Application Amendment (Rolling Stock Lighting) Bill 2026

Legislative Assembly First ReadingLABill 7410 June 2026Private Member

This Bill amends the Rail Safety National Law Application Act 2024 to introduce new requirements for rolling stock lighting in Western Australia. It mandates specific safety lights on trains operating near level crossings and outlines inspection and reporting obligations for operators.

Impact

Rolling stock operators will need to fit their trains with new lighting, update inspection procedures, and modify their safety management systems. This aims to improve safety at level crossings, particularly outside metropolitan areas.

Key Changes

["Inserts new requirements for rolling stock to be fitted with specific safety lights when operating within 1,000 metres of a level crossing.", "Mandates 3 external lights on each side of rolling stock and a forward-facing flashing amber light.", "Excludes rolling stock in the metropolitan region or Mandurah local government district, unless a specific level crossing is prescribed by regulation.", "Requires rolling stock operators to inspect lighting, keep records, and report non-compliance to the Regulator.", "Delays commencement of most provisions by two years to allow operators to prepare."]