Inland Rail Solar-Powered Level Crossings
Sector: Solar • Location: New South Wales, Australia
Source: pv magazine International
Inland Rail, a 1,600 km freight rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane, has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings in northern New South Wales. These solar-powered systems include battery storage for overnight operation and backup, along with communications systems for remote monitoring and fault detection. The crossings are equipped with solar-powered LED warning lig
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Solar, Energy Storage, Rail, Power Generation (CCGT), Mass Transit
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- pv magazine International
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Description | Inland Rail, a 1,600 km freight rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane, has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings in northern New South Wales. These solar-powered systems include battery storage for overnight operation and backup, along with communications systems for remote monitoring and fault detection. The crossings are equipped with solar-powered LED warning lights, audible alarms, and boom gates to improve safety. The installations eliminate the need for grid connections or new grid assets. Both sites have completed testing and commissioning, and additional sections of the rail line are expected to incorporate solar-powered signaling systems as the project progresses. |
Original sector | Transportation |
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Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
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Source | pv magazine International |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Solar, Energy Storage, Rail, Power Generation (CCGT), Mass Transit |
Article published date | 2026-03-30 |
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