Solar and Battery-Powered Level Crossings on Inland Rail
Sector: Rail • Location: New South Wales, Australia
Source: Renew Economy
Two new level crossings powered entirely by solar and battery power have been unveiled in northern New South Wales as part of the Inland Rail freight rail link connecting Melbourne to Brisbane. These level crossings are upgraded from passive to active crossings using fully solar-powered standalone power systems, featuring automated boom gates, flashing lights, bells, and remote monitoring capabili
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Rail, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar
- Location
- New South Wales, Australia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Renew Economy
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Description | Two new level crossings powered entirely by solar and battery power have been unveiled in northern New South Wales as part of the Inland Rail freight rail link connecting Melbourne to Brisbane. These level crossings are upgraded from passive to active crossings using fully solar-powered standalone power systems, featuring automated boom gates, flashing lights, bells, and remote monitoring capabilities. This upgrade avoids the need for grid connection and reduces land access requirements. |
Original sector | Transport |
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Country | Australia |
State | New South Wales |
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Source | Renew Economy |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Rail, Energy Storage, Power Generation (CCGT), Solar |
Article published date | 2026-04-01 |
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