Printed from https://fyi.org.nz/request/22173-saunders-road-level-crossing-safety on June 10, 2023 16:51

Saunders Road Level Crossing Safety

Patrick Dunford made this Official Information request to KiwiRail

The request was successful.

From: Patrick Dunford

Dear KiwiRail,

TAIC has recently reported on a fatal LCA at the Saunders Road Level Crossing near Marton.
Given the following factors are apparent/relevant as listed in the report
* Limited visibility of approaching trains from the north due to track curvature which is difficult to remedy.
* No active crossing alarms and apparent low priority for upgrade to same
* Road apparently only serves one property and appears to be connected to another road providing possible alternative access.

Has Kiwirail formally requested to the Rangitkei District Council that the crossing should be closed on account of the dangers to all traffic (not just the specific case addressed in the accident report)?

Yours faithfully,

Patrick Dunford

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From: Dave Allard
KiwiRail

Good morning Patrick

I acknowledge your request, will see what I can find out.

Kind regards
Dave

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor
DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

www.kiwirail.co.nz

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From: Dave Allard
KiwiRail

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Good afternoon Patrick

 

Just going though your numerous requests, and not sure if we replied to
this one either.

 

Please note this request is declined under Section 18(e) – information not
found.

Or in other words, KiwiRail is not considering this crossing for closure.

Discussions have not taken place with the local Council either about this.

 

Cheers

Dave

 

Dave Allard  | Senior Government Relations Advisor

DDI: 027 201 8182
Level 4, Wellington Railway Station, Bunny Street, Wellington 6011 | PO
Box 593, Wellington 6140, New Zealand

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