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
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
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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