ARTC Etd-16-02 (1) Rev 1.2

Discipline: Engineering (Track & Civil) Category: Standard
Level Crossings – Design and

Installation
ETD-16-02
Applicability
New South Wales 9 CRIA (NSW CRN)
Primary Source
ARTC NSW Standard XDS 02
Document Status
Version Date Reviewed Prepared by Reviewed by Endorsed Approved
1.2 29 Nov 11 Standards Track Standards Manager Executive General

Engineer Standards Manager Technical
Services
30/11/2011
Amendment Record
Version Date Reviewed Clause Description of Amendment
1.0 01 Dec 09 Implementation draft. Supersedes NSW Standard XDS 02 v1.2
1.1 18 Jun 10 Banner added regarding mandatory requirements in other documents

and alternative interpretations.
1.2 29 Nov 11 2, 3 Minor editorial amendments to replace incorrect references to ETD-

16-01 with ETD-16-04.
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Engineering (Track & Civil) Standard
ETD-16-02 Level Crossings – Design and Installation
Contents
Contents
1 General Description ................................................................................ 4
2 Definitions and Abbreviations ................................................................. 4
3 References.............................................................................................. 5
4 Design Requirements.............................................................................. 6
4.1 General ........................................................................................... 6
4.2 Location .......................................................................................... 6
4.3 Signage ........................................................................................... 6
4.3.1 General.................................................................................. 6
4.3.2 Sign location........................................................................... 6
4.3.3 Sign size ................................................................................ 6
4.3.4 Sign illumination ..................................................................... 7
4.3.5 Sign manufacture .................................................................... 7
4.4 Minimum Sight Distances (Passive Control)........................................... 7
4.5 Body of Level Crossing....................................................................... 7
4.5.1 General.................................................................................. 7
4.5.2 Flangeway clearance................................................................ 7
4.5.3 Surface.................................................................................. 8
4.6 Road Configuration............................................................................ 8
4.6.1 Public Level Crossing ............................................................... 8
4.6.2 Private and Service Level Crossings ........................................... 9
4.7 Fencing and Cattle Stops.................................................................... 9
4.7.1 Public Level Crossings .............................................................. 9
4.7.2 Private Level Crossings ............................................................ 9
4.8 Barriers ........................................................................................... 9
4.8.1 Service Level Crossings ............................................................ 9
5 Sight Distance Assessment ................................................................... 10

5.1 General ......................................................................................... 10
5.2 Public Level Crossings...................................................................... 10
5.2.1 Establish road traffic characteristics ......................................... 10
5.2.2 Establish rail traffic characteristics ........................................... 10
5.2.3 Determine sight distances available ......................................... 10
5.2.4 Assess adequacy of sight distances for position or stop sign ........ 10
5.2.5 Non-Compliant Level Crossings ............................................... 11
5.3 Private and Service Level Crossings ................................................... 11
5.4 Safety Risk Assessment ................................................................... 11
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Contents
5.5 Moderating Strategies...................................................................... 12

5.6 Management of Non-Compliant Level Crossings ................................... 12
6 Design Documentation Requirements ................................................... 13
7 Installation Requirements .................................................................... 13
8 Appendix 1 — Safe Stopping Distance Table for Position Signs ............. 14
9 Appendix 2 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Public Level

Crossings .............................................................................................. 15
9.1 2A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Position Signs at Public Level
Crossings....................................................................................... 15
9.2 2A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Position Signs at Public Level
Crossings (continued) ...................................................................... 16
9.3 2B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Position Signs at Public
Level Crossings............................................................................... 17
9.4 2B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Position Signs at Public
Level Crossings (continued).............................................................. 18
10 Appendix 3 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop Signs at Public Level

Crossings .............................................................................................. 19
10.1 3A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Public Level
Crossings....................................................................................... 19
10.2 3B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Public Level
Crossings....................................................................................... 19
11 Appendix 4 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Private &

Service Level Crossings ........................................................................ 20
11.1 4A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Position Signs at Private &
Service Level Crossings.................................................................... 20
11.2 4A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Position Signs at Private &
Service Level Crossings (continued)................................................... 21
11.3 4B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Position Signs at Private &
11.4 4B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Position Signs at Private &
12 Appendix 5 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop Signs at Private & Service
Level Crossings..................................................................................... 24
12.1 5A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Private & Service
Level Crossings............................................................................... 24
12.2 5A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Private & Service
Level Crossings (continued).............................................................. 25
12.3 5B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Private &
12.4 5B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Private &
13 Appendix 6 – Sight Distance Assessment Flowchart ............................. 28

General Description
Mandatory requirements also exist in other documents.

Where alternative interpretations occur, the Manager Standards shall be informed so the
ambiguity can be removed. Pending removal of the ambiguity the interpretation with the safest
outcome shall be adopted.
1 General Description
This standard specifies the design and installation requirements and the sight distance
assessment methodology for Level Crossings on railway lines owned by the Australian Rail Track
Corporation.
It provides guidelines for determining the most appropriate level of protection to be given to
Level Crossings relative to the degree of safety risk involved, based on sight distances, train
speeds, train frequencies and usage.
2 Definitions and Abbreviations

The following defined terms are used throughout this standard:
Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04
Additional Level Crossing: A Level Crossing other than a Relocated Level Crossing installed
on ARTC’s rail network where none previously existed
A Level Crossing on a railway line acquired by ARTC, either from
a construction authority or another railway owner
Relocated Level Crossing: A Level Crossing installed to replace an existing Level Crossing,
which is then removed
Significantly Changed Level Crossing: An existing Level Crossing where the functional specification is
modified by:
usage changes (traffic type, traffic direction, volume of traffic,
speed of traffic, ownership of the property served) configuration
changes (road width, number of rail tracks, road or rail
alignment); and change to the level of protection
Public Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04
Private Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04
Service Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04
Non-Compliant Level Crossing: A passively-controlled Level Crossing that does not comply with
Base Condition Sight Distances
Standard Sight Distances: Sight distances that comply with the 1994 RTA Guidelines
Base Condition Sight Distances: Sight distances that comply with the 1987 DMR Guidelines as
modified by this standard
Rail Creep: The longitudinal movement of a running rail other than

attributed to rail expansion or contraction
Fixed Point: Infrastructure configuration where Rail Creep is not normally

possible.
Road Authority: See ETD-16-04
See relevant ARTC standards for definitions of other terms.

References
3 References
The principal references used in this standard are:
• AS 1100.401 Technical drawing — Engineering survey and engineering survey design
drawing
• AS 1742. 7 Manual of uniform traffic control devices, Part 7: Railway crossings
• AS 1743 Road signs — Specification
• Traffic Engineering Manual, Section 6: Railway Level Crossings, NSW Roads and Traffic
Authority, draft (1994)
• Guidelines for railway level crossing protection devices in New South Wales — Department
of Main Roads NSW, 1987
• ETD-16-04, Level Crossings — Configuration Standards
• ETD-00-03, Survey Definition of Alignment and Kilometrage
• ETD-00-01, Drawing Standard for Plans Showing Horizontal Alignment
• ETD-16-03, Pedestrian Level Crossings - Design and Installation

Design Requirements
4 Design Requirements
4.1 General
Level Crossings represent significant safety risk to passengers, train crews, pedestrians and
road motor vehicle occupants.
Before undertaking the design and installation of a Level Crossing, all alternative means of
access must be considered and grade separation (and also closure in the case of existing Level
Crossings) must be vigorously investigated and sought.
The design of a Level Crossing is to be undertaken only after the safety risk and all other factors
have been fully assessed and resolved.
The design of Level Crossings is to be based on relevant Australian Standards and Codes of
Practice and performance requirements specified in this document.
The design of pedestrian level crossings - public, private and service – is to be based on the
requirements specified in ETD-16-03.
4.2 Location
All Level Crossings are to be located in accordance with AS1742.7 and the sight distance
requirements detailed at Section 5.4 of this standard.
All Level Crossings must be located clear of:
• the length of track occupied by trains standing at railway signals
• turnouts and insulated joints
• existing installations which restrict sight distance
All Level Crossing location decisions are to give due consideration to the Level Crossing’s effect
on the sight distance requirements of trains on other tracks, including sidings and crossing
loops.
4.3 Signage
4.3.1 General
AS 1742.7 defines the standard configurations for traffic control signage and pavement marking
at railway Level Crossings.
The RTA Traffic Engineering Manual defines requirements for Level Crossings on public roads in
NSW.
The Australian Rail Track Corporation has adopted the requirements of AS 1742.7 and the RTA
Traffic Engineering Manual and applied them to Private and Service Level Crossings as well as
Public Level Crossings.
The minimum requirement for passive control of Public and Private Level Crossings is a “Give
Way” sign.
At Service Level Crossings a “Stop” sign plus an “Authorised Vehicles Only” sign is to be
installed.
4.3.2 Sign location

Sign location, height and orientation are to be in accordance with AS 1742.7.
4.3.3 Sign size

Sign size is to be in accordance with AS 1742.7.

Design Requirements
4.3.4 Sign illumination

Signs are to be illuminated or reflectorised in accordance with AS 1742.7.
4.3.5 Sign manufacture

Signs are to be manufactured in accordance with AS 1743.
4.4 Minimum Sight Distances (Passive Control)

The methodology adopted by ARTC for determining the minimum sight distance requirements of
a Level Crossing (Public, Private or Service) is that used by road authorities for Public Level
Crossings. ARTC has extended its use to cover Private and Service Level Crossings.
The traffic mix on public roads always includes a substantial percentage of trucks. The sight
distance requirements for trucks are more stringent than those for cars, consequently trucks set
the minimum acceptable sight distance requirements for Public Level Crossings.
This standard categorises sight distances for passive control as either Standard or Base Condition.
Additional, Relocated and Significantly Changed Level Crossings are to comply with the
Standard Sight Distance requirements.
Existing Level Crossings that do not comply with the Standard Sight Distance requirements are to
be upgraded to comply with the Standard Sight Distance requirements.
ARTC recognises that it will take considerable time and funding to upgrade the many existing
Level Crossings that do not comply with the Standard Sight Distance requirements. In the
interim, compliance with the Base Condition Sight Distance requirements is acceptable for
existing Level Crossings waiting upgrading.
Minimum sight distance tables for Public Level Crossings are in Appendices 2 and 3 of this
standard. Cars are not included in the sight distance tables for Public Level Crossings.
Minimum sight distance tables for Private and Service Level Crossings are in Appendices 4 and 5
of this standard.
4.5 Body of Level Crossing
4.5.1 General
Level Crossings are to be designed as track Fixed Points.
Designs are to include:
• suitable rail anchoring arrangements
• insulated joints where required
• provision of a suitable wheel flangeway
• track drainage
• provision for road surface water to flow away from the crossing
4.5.2 Flangeway clearance

Level Crossings are to have minimum flangeway clearance of 60mm.
Where guard rails are installed, the length of the guard rails is to be the design width of the
road plus the design width of the two road shoulders, plus 600mm for each tapered end (run-in)
of the guard rail.
The top of the guard rail is to be level with the top of the running rail.

Design Requirements
4.5.3 Surface
Level Crossing surface type is to be selected using a systems engineering approach taking into
account:
• road vehicle type, volume, speed and weight
• use of road by cyclists
• presence of impact initiators such as vertical dips in the road
• angle of attack of road vehicles
• road surface grip under all conditions
• surface and sub-surface drainage
• compatibility with the adjacent road surface
• durability
• resistance to UV and chemical attack
• rail traffic volume, speed and axle load
• track configuration
• road configuration
• electrical resistance
• stray currents
• track maintainability requirements including ease of removal for track maintenance
• effect of Level Crossing components on track component wear and corrosion
• life cycle cost
The road surface is to be no higher than the rail level by design or during the service life of the
Level Crossing.
4.6 Road Configuration
4.6.1 Public Level Crossing

The design width of a Public Level Crossing is to suit the application and will depend on the
number of rail tracks to be crossed.
The design length of a Public Level Crossing is to be the design width of the road plus the design
width of the two shoulders.
The design width of the road plus the design width of the two shoulders is to suit the
requirements of the Road Authority. It should be able to accommodate the largest vehicle
authorised to use the crossing.
The approach road is to be designed so as to not compromise the ability of vehicles to safely
enter and exit the Level Crossing at the design speed.
Vertical curves and changes of grade on the approach road and through the Level Crossing are
to comply with the Road Authority’s road design standards to the extent possible.
Where the configuration of the approach road or the body of the Level Crossing does not permit
a smooth transition of the road gradient through the Level Crossing in compliance with the Road
Authority’s standards, the maximum allowable speed of the road traffic approaching and passing
through the Level Crossing is to be reduced accordingly.
The surface of the approach road, including the shoulder area is to be sealed for at least 7m on
each side of the rail track(s).
Where an existing Public Level Crossing is shorter than the approach road design width, the
taper of the road is to be to standards established by the local Road Authority.
Pavement markings are to be in accordance with AS 1742.

Design Requirements
4.6.2 Private and Service Level Crossings

The design length of a Private or Service Level Crossing is to suit the reasonable requirements
of the user. It should be able to accommodate the largest vehicle using the crossing.
The approach road is to be designed so as to not compromise the ability of vehicles to safely
enter and exit the Level Crossing at the design speed.
Where Protection level 1A is proposed (i.e. Position Signs) the design maximum speed is 60km/h.
The minimum standard is a formed gravel road extending from the track either 7m or to the rail
corridor boundary, whichever distance is the shortest.
4.7 Fencing and Cattle Stops
4.7.1 Public Level Crossings

At Public Level Crossings, railway level crossing width marker assemblies (RX–9) are to be used.
When an existing Level Crossing is to be refurbished any existing wing fences are to be replaced
with RX-9 assemblies.
Where wing fences are used at existing Level Crossings, the fence height is to be reduced to
ensure that a road vehicle driver’s line of sight is not restricted by the panels.
The risk of stock entering the rail corridor at open Level Crossings on fenced lines is to be
assessed. Where risk assessment determines that they are necessary, cattle stops are to be
provided.
All fencing at existing Level Crossings is to be assessed to determine its potential for reducing
safety and increasing damage in the event of an incident. Where risk assessment determines
that it is necessary, the fencing configuration and/or materials are to be changed.
4.7.2 Private Level Crossings

At new Private Level Crossings, gates or cattle grids are to be placed in the boundary fence.
Gates are to be kept closed and locked except when opened for road vehicle passage.
For existing Private Level Crossings, the provisions of 5.8.1 apply.
4.8 Barriers
4.8.1 Service Level Crossings

Service Level Crossings are to undergo risk assessment to determine whether barriers need to
be installed to obstruct the use of the crossing when required protection is not available (e.g.
where a crossing is used during working hours under the control of worksite protection
personnel).
Such barriers are to be installed at Service Level Crossings where risk assessment determines
that they are necessary.

Sight Distance Assessment
5 Sight Distance Assessment
5.1 General
The methodology described below for assessing the sight distances at a Level Crossing (Public,
Private or Service) is applicable to:
• installation of Additional, Relocated and Significantly Changed Level Crossings;
• whenever there is any change at a Level Crossing that requires the sight distances to be
reassessed; and
• on-going assessment of the existing configuration of a Level Crossing.
5.2 Public Level Crossings
5.2.1 Establish road traffic characteristics

Establish the road traffic mix that will use the Level Crossing.
The minimum required sight distances should be based on the road traffic that will normally use
the level crossing. It is not intended that they be based on the rare occurrence of a heavier or
longer road vehicle.
As a guide, vehicle types that comprise less than 5% of the vehicles using the Level Crossing
should not usually be included.
Ascertain the road vehicle approach speed.
5.2.2 Establish rail traffic characteristics

Use the highest speed board speed.
In circumstances where all trains cannot achieve the normal speed board speed, it may be
reasonable to use the highest reduced speed.
5.2.3 Determine sight distances available

Use the method described in the RTA Traffic Engineering Manual to determine the sight
distances available.
5.2.4 Assess adequacy of sight distances for position or stop sign

Assess the adequacy of the available sight distances for position or stop signs using the
methodology detailed in the RTA Traffic Engineering Manual and the tables in Appendices 2 and
3 of this standard.
Note: The tables in Appendices 2 and 3 are applicable for Single Track ONLY. Additional
sighting distances will apply for Level Crossings over multiple tracks.
A flow chart is provided at Appendix 6 to guide users in the process.
5.2.4.1 Additional, Relocated and Significantly Changed Level Crossings:

If sufficient sight distance is not available to meet the minimum Standard Sight Distance for
stop signs, active control is required at the Level Crossing.

5.2.4.2 Existing Level Crossings where Base Condition Sight Distances

apply
If sufficient sight distance is not available to meet the minimum Base Condition Sight Distance
for stop signs, the Level Crossing is to be categorised as a Non-Compliant Level Crossing and
managed accordingly.
5.2.5 Non-Compliant Level Crossings

Non-Compliant Level Crossings are to be:
• protected by a stop sign; and
• assessed for safety risk
Appropriate risk reduction strategies are to be implemented.
5.3 Private and Service Level Crossings

The assessment for Public Level Crossings is based on level sealed surfaces, but most Private
and Service Level Crossings have other road surface configurations.
Assess the adequacy of the available sight distances for position or stop signs using the
methodology for Public Level Crossings described in Section 6.2 and the tables for different
vehicle and road surface types in Appendices 4 and 5 of this standard. At locations where large
agricultural machinery regularly use the Level Crossings, the sighting distances for B-Doubles
will apply (this is based on the assumption that the clearance time is similar).
The sight distances for position signs in Appendix 4 are based on the formula from the RTA
Traffic Engineering Manual and assume a reduction in deceleration on a formed gravel road
surface of 40%.
If the sight distances for position signs are satisfied but the road profile is humped,
consideration should be given to installing stop signs or signage alerting road vehicle drivers to
the existence of the hump.
Note: The tables in Appendices 4 and 5 are applicable for Single Track ONLY. Additional
sighting distances will apply for Level Crossings over multiple tracks.
The sight distances for stop signs in Appendix 5 are based on the formula from the RTA Traffic
Engineering Manual and assume a reduction in clearance speed on different road surfaces as
follows:
Road profile Level Humped
Road surface Sealed Formed Timber Ballast Formed Timber Ballast
% Reduction in 0 10 20 30 55 60 65
clearance speed
5.4 Safety Risk Assessment

The safety risk assessments for each Level Crossing should consider at least the following
issues:
• Accident/Incident history
• Train type, frequency and speeds. This is particularly relevant to routes where high-speed
passenger trains operate, because of the increased risk to passengers and train drivers in a
high-speed collision
• Road traffic level and mix. A lower volume of traffic presents a reduced risk. The mix of
traffic is important in assessing the type of vehicle to be nominated for sight distance
calculations. If longer/heavier vehicles rarely or only occasionally use a crossing, reduction
in sight distance requirements may be justified
• Road grade and condition

5.5 Moderating Strategies

The following strategies are examples of possible approaches to reducing safety risks at level
crossings caused by insufficient sight distances:
• Consult with Road Authority to reach agreement on treatment of crossing
• Grade separation
• Road Safety Awareness Campaign
• Installation of additional signage (e.g. limited visibility, cross quickly, slow vehicles
prohibited, Emergency Use only)
• Establishing Load limits similar to road overbridges, but targeting longer, slower vehicles
for prohibition
• Clearance markers closer to track
• Agreement with landholders on usage
• Information to landholders
• Relocation to improve sight distances
• Closure of the Level Crossing
• Speed restriction
• Improvements to sight distances (e.g. removal of obstructions)
• Inclusion in the Level Crossing Protection Upgrade Program
• Use of mirrors (not recommended)
5.6 Management of Non-Compliant Level Crossings

A Register of Level Crossings is to be maintained that:
• lists the sight distance standard each crossing is to comply with;
• records the sight distances available at each crossing; and
• includes details of sight distance assessment, date of assessment, details of safety risk
assessment and moderating strategies adopted for non-compliant crossings
Non Compliant Level Crossings are managed as other elements of the rail infrastructure (e.g. non
standard track clearances) are managed.

Design Documentation Requirements
6 Design Documentation Requirements

Design documentation shall comply with.
AS 1100.401 Technical drawing — Engineering survey and engineering survey design drawing
ETD-00-03, Survey Definition of Alignment and Kilometrage
ETD-00-01, Drawing Standard for Plans Showing Horizontal Alignment
Drawings are to include details of:
• site survey and plan
• track and road alignments and levels
• sight distances
• signage specifications
• Level Crossing track and flangeway configuration
• drainage requirements
• locations of insulated joints (where signalling is affected)
• fencing and cattle stops
• barriers
7 Installation Requirements
Standard of finish requirements for new construction and upgrading of level crossings are
retailed in the ARTC T&C CoP.
Signage and other associated equipment are to be installed as detailed in the design.
The sight distances specified in the design must be checked at the site.
Level Crossings are to be installed as Fixed Points.

Appendix 1 — Safe Stopping Distance Table for Position Signs
8 Appendix 1 — Safe Stopping Distance Table for

Position Signs
Sight Distance S1 (m)
Vehicle Speed Car Truck Semi B-Double Road Train

km/h
20 22 28 28 29 29
40 45 65 65 67 69
60 77 116 116 120 124
80 120 184 184 191 198
100 175 275 275 286 -

120 250 - - - -

Appendix 2 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Public Level Crossings
9 Appendix 2 — Sight Distance Tables for Position

Signs at Public Level Crossings
9.1 2A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Position Signs at

Public Level Crossings
TRUCK Sight Distance S2 (m)
Vehicle Speed (km/h)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 73 74 88 103 126
40 146 148 176 207 252
60 219 222 264 310 378
80 292 296 351 413 504

100 365 370 439 517 630
120 438 444 527 620 755

140 511 518 615 723 881
160 585 593 703 827 1007
180 658 667 791 930 1133

200 731 741 879 1033 1259
Table 2.A.1 — Public Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Trucks
SEMI Sight Distance S2 (m)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 80 74 88 103 126
40 159 148 176 207 252
60 239 222 264 310 378
80 318 296 351 413 504

100 398 370 439 517 630
120 477 444 527 620 755

140 557 518 615 723 881
160 637 593 703 827 1007
180 716 667 791 930 1133
200 796 741 879 1033 1259
Table 2.A.2 — Public Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Semi-Trailers


Public Level Crossings (continued)
B-DOUBLE Sight Distance S2 (m)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 86 76 90 107 131
40 171 152 181 213 261
60 257 228 271 320 392
80 342 304 362 427 522
100 428 380 452 534 653

120 513 456 543 640 784
140 599 532 633 747 914
160 685 608 723 854 1045
180 770 684 814 961 1175
200 856 760 904 1067 1306
Table 2.A.3 — Public Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for B-Doubles
ROAD TRAIN Sight Distance S2 (m)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80
(km/h)
20 113 90 93 110
40 226 181 186 220
60 339 271 279 331
80 452 361 372 441
100 565 452 465 551
120 678 542 558 661

140 791 633 651 771
160 905 723 744 881
180 1018 813 837 992

200 1131 904 930 1102
Table 2.A.4 — Public Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Road Trains

9.3 2B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Position Signs

at Public Level Crossings
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 43 40 44 50 60
40 87 81 88 100 120
60 130 121 132 150 180
80 174 162 175 199 241
100 217 202 219 249 301

120 261 242 263 299 361
140 304 283 307 349 421
160 348 323 351 399 481
180 391 364 395 449 541
200 435 404 439 499 601
Table 2.B.1 — Public Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Trucks
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 50 44 46 51 61
40 100 87 92 103 123
60 150 131 138 154 184
80 200 175 184 206 246
100 250 218 230 257 307
120 300 262 276 309 369
140 350 305 322 360 430

160 400 349 368 412 491
180 450 393 414 463 553

200 500 436 460 515 614
Table 2.B.2 — Public Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Semis


at Public Level Crossings (continued)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80 100

(km/h)
20 56 47 49 55 65
40 112 95 98 109 130
60 168 142 147 164 195
80 224 189 197 218 259
100 280 236 246 273 324

120 336 284 295 327 389
140 392 331 344 382 454
160 448 378 393 437 519
180 504 426 442 491 584
200 560 473 491 546 649
Table 2.B.3 — Public Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for B-Doubles
ROAD TRAIN Sight Distance S2 (m)
Train Speed 20 40 60 80
(km/h)
20 83 62 59 63
40 167 123 119 126
60 250 185 178 189
80 334 247 238 252
100 417 308 297 315
120 501 370 357 378
140 584 432 416 441

160 668 494 475 504
180 751 555 535 567

200 835 617 594 630
Table 2.B.4 — Public Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Road Trains

Appendix 3 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop Signs at Public Level Crossings
10 Appendix 3 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop

Signs at Public Level Crossings
10.1 3A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at Public

Level Crossings
Train Speed Truck Semi B-Double Road Train

km/h
20 79 98 103 146
40 159 196 207 292

60 238 293 310 438
80 318 391 413 584
100 397 489 517 731
120 477 587 620 877

140 556 684 723 1023
160 636 782 827 1169
180 715 880 930 1315
200 794 978 1033 1461
Table 3.A.1 — Public Level Crossings: Standard S3 values
10.2 3B — Minimum Base Condition Sight Distances for Stop Signs at

Public Level Crossings
Train Speed Truck Semi B-Double Road Train

km/h
20 50 68 73 115
40 100 135 146 229
60 150 203 219 344
80 200 271 292 458

100 250 339 366 573
120 300 406 439 687
140 350 474 512 802
160 400 542 585 916
180 450 610 658 1031
200 500 677 731 1145
Table 3.B.1 — Public Level Crossings: Base Condition S3 values

Appendix 4 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Private & Service Level Crossings
11 Appendix 4 — Sight Distance Tables for Position

Signs at Private & Service Level Crossings

Private & Service Level Crossings
CAR Sight Distance S2 (m)
Train Speed 20 40 60
(km/h)
20 63 59 69
40 125 117 138
60 188 176 208
80 251 235 277

100 314 293 346
120 376 352 415

140 439 410 485
160 502 469 554
180 564 528 623

200 627 586 692
Table 4.A.1 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Cars
(km/h)
20 77 87 106
40 153 174 213
60 230 261 319
80 307 348 425

100 383 435 532
120 460 522 638

140 537 609 744
160 613 696 851
180 690 783 957
200 767 870 1063
Table 4.A.2 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Trucks


Private & Service Level Crossings (continued)
(km/h)
20 83 87 106
40 166 174 213
60 250 261 319
80 333 348 425
100 416 435 532

120 499 522 638
140 582 609 744
160 665 696 851
180 749 783 957
200 832 870 1063
Table 4.A.3 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for Semi Trailers
(km/h)
20 89 90 110
40 179 179 220
60 268 269 330
80 357 358 440
100 447 448 550
120 536 537 660

140 626 627 770
160 715 716 880
180 804 806 989

200 894 895 1099
Table 4.A.4 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Standard S2 values for B Doubles


at Private & Service Level Crossings
CAR Sight Distance S2 (m)
(km/h)
20 33 30 33
40 66 60 65
60 99 90 98
80 133 119 131
100 166 149 163

120 199 179 196
140 232 209 229
160 265 239 261
180 298 269 294
200 331 299 327
Table 4.B.1 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Cars
(km/h)
20 47 47 53
40 94 94 106
60 141 141 159
80 188 187 212
100 235 234 265
120 283 281 319
140 330 328 372

160 377 375 425
180 424 422 478

200 471 469 531
Table 4.B.2 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Trucks


at Private & Service Level Crossings (continued)
(km/h)
20 54 50 55
40 107 100 111
60 161 150 166
80 214 200 221
100 268 251 276

120 322 301 332
140 375 351 387
160 429 401 442
180 482 451 497
200 536 501 553
Table 4.B.3 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for Semi Trailers
(km/h)
20 60 54 59
40 120 108 118
60 179 162 177
80 239 217 236
100 299 271 294
120 359 325 353
140 419 379 412

160 478 433 471
180 538 487 530

200 598 541 589
Table 4.B.4 — Private & Service Level Crossings: Base Condition S2 values for B Doubles

Appendix 5 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop Signs at Private & Service Level Crossings
12 Appendix 5 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop

Signs at Private & Service Level Crossings
12.1 5A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at


CAR
Level Humped
Train Speed Sealed Formed Timber Ballast Formed Timber Ballast

(Km/hr)
20 59 62 67 72 97 106 117
40 118 125 133 144 194 211 233
60 177 187 200 217 291 317 350
80 236 249 267 289 388 422 467

100 294 312 333 361 485 528 583
120 353 374 400 433 581 633 700

140 412 436 467 506 678 739 817
160 471 499 533 578 775 844 933
180 530 561 600 650 872 950 1050

200 589 623 667 722 969 1056 1167
Table 5.A.1 — Private Level Crossings: Standard S3 values for Cars

TRUCK
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 79 85 92 102 143 157 175
40 159 170 185 203 285 314 351
60 238 256 277 305 428 471 526
80 318 341 369 406 570 628 702

100 397 426 462 508 713 785 877
120 477 511 554 610 856 942 1052

140 556 596 647 711 998 1099 1228
160 636 681 739 813 1141 1256 1403
180 715 767 831 914 1283 1413 1579
200 794 852 924 1016 1426 1569 1754
Table 5.A.2 — Private Level Crossings: Standard S3 values for Trucks

12.2 5A — Minimum Standard Sight Distances for Stop Signs at


SEMI
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 98 106 115 128 183 203 228

40 196 211 231 256 367 406 456
60 293 317 346 383 550 608 683
80 391 422 461 511 733 811 911
100 489 528 576 639 917 1014 1139

120 587 633 692 767 1100 1217 1367
140 684 739 807 894 1283 1419 1594
160 782 844 922 1022 1467 1622 1822
180 880 950 1038 1150 1650 1825 2050
200 978 1056 1153 1278 1833 2028 2278
Table 5.A.3 — Private Level Crossings: Standard S3 values for Semis
Level Humped
Train Sealed Formed Timber Ballast Formed Timber Ballast

Speed
(Km/hr)
20 103 112 122 136 196 217 244
40 207 223 244 271 391 433 487
60 310 335 367 407 587 650 731
80 413 447 489 543 783 867 975
100 517 559 611 679 978 1083 1218

120 620 670 733 814 1174 1300 1462
140 723 782 856 950 1370 1517 1706
160 827 894 978 1086 1565 1733 1949

180 930 1006 1100 1221 1761 1950 2193
200 1033 1117 1222 1357 1957 2167 2437
Table 5.A.4 — Private Level Crossings: Standard S3 values for B-Doubles



CAR
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 30 33 38 43 67 75 86
40 60 67 75 86 134 151 172
60 90 100 113 129 201 226 258
80 120 134 151 172 268 301 344
100 151 167 188 215 335 376 430

120 181 201 226 258 401 452 516
140 211 234 263 301 468 527 602
160 241 268 301 344 535 602 688
180 271 301 339 387 602 677 774
200 301 335 376 430 669 753 860
Table 5.B.1 — Private Level Crossings: Base Condition S3 values for Cars

TRUCK
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 50 56 63 71 111 125 143

40 100 111 125 143 222 250 286
60 150 167 188 214 333 375 429
80 200 222 250 286 444 500 571
100 250 278 313 357 556 625 714
120 300 333 375 429 667 750 857
140 350 389 438 500 778 875 1000

160 400 444 500 571 889 1000 1143
180 450 500 563 643 1000 1125 1286

200 500 556 625 714 1111 1250 1429
Table 5.B.2 — Private Level Crossings: Base Condition S3 values for Trucks



SEMI
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 68 75 85 97 151 169 194

40 135 151 169 194 301 339 387
60 203 226 254 290 452 508 581
80 271 301 339 387 602 677 774
100 339 376 423 484 753 847 968

120 406 452 508 581 903 1016 1161
140 474 527 593 677 1054 1185 1355
160 542 602 677 774 1204 1355 1548
180 610 677 762 871 1355 1524 1742
200 677 753 847 968 1505 1694 1935
Table 5.B.3 — Private Level Crossings: Base Condition S3 values for Semis
Level Humped

(Km/hr)
20 73 81 91 104 162 183 209

40 146 162 183 209 325 366 418
60 219 244 274 313 487 548 627
80 292 325 366 418 650 731 836
100 366 406 457 522 812 914 1045
120 439 487 548 627 975 1097 1253
140 512 569 640 731 1137 1280 1462

160 585 650 731 836 1300 1462 1671
180 658 731 823 940 1462 1645 1880

200 731 812 914 1045 1625 1828 2089
Table 5.B.4 — Private Level Crossings: Base Condition S3 values for B-Doubles

Appendix 6 – Sight Distance Assessment Flowchart
13 Appendix 6 – Sight Distance Assessment

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Discipline: Engineering (Track & Civil) Category: Standard

Level Crossings – Design and

Version Date Reviewed Prepared by Reviewed by Endorsed Approved

1.2 29 Nov 11 Standards Track Standards Manager Executive General

Version Date Reviewed Clause Description of Amendment

1.0 01 Dec 09 Implementation draft. Supersedes NSW Standard XDS 02 v1.2

1.1 18 Jun 10 Banner added regarding mandatory requirements in other documents

1.2 29 Nov 11 2, 3 Minor editorial amendments to replace incorrect references to ETD-

© Australian Rail Track Corporation Limited 2011

2 Definitions and Abbreviations ................................................................. 4

5 Sight Distance Assessment ................................................................... 10

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5.5 Moderating Strategies...................................................................... 12

6 Design Documentation Requirements ................................................... 13

7 Installation Requirements .................................................................... 13

8 Appendix 1 — Safe Stopping Distance Table for Position Signs ............. 14

9 Appendix 2 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Public Level

10 Appendix 3 — Sight Distance Tables for Stop Signs at Public Level

11 Appendix 4 — Sight Distance Tables for Position Signs at Private &

13 Appendix 6 – Sight Distance Assessment Flowchart ............................. 28

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Mandatory requirements also exist in other documents.

2 Definitions and Abbreviations

Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04

Public Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04

Private Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04

Service Level Crossing: See ETD-16-04

Rail Creep: The longitudinal movement of a running rail other than

Fixed Point: Infrastructure configuration where Rail Creep is not normally

Road Authority: See ETD-16-04

See relevant ARTC standards for definitions of other terms.

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4.3.2 Sign location

4.3.3 Sign size

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4.3.4 Sign illumination

4.3.5 Sign manufacture

4.4 Minimum Sight Distances (Passive Control)

4.5 Body of Level Crossing

4.5.2 Flangeway clearance

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4.6 Road Configuration

4.6.1 Public Level Crossing

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4.6.2 Private and Service Level Crossings

4.7 Fencing and Cattle Stops

4.7.1 Public Level Crossings

4.7.2 Private Level Crossings

4.8.1 Service Level Crossings

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5 Sight Distance Assessment

5.2 Public Level Crossings

5.2.1 Establish road traffic characteristics

5.2.2 Establish rail traffic characteristics

5.2.3 Determine sight distances available

5.2.4 Assess adequacy of sight distances for position or stop sign

A flow chart is provided at Appendix 6 to guide users in the process.

5.2.4.1 Additional, Relocated and Significantly Changed Level Crossings: