Transport bodies in Victoria and New South Wales have been praised for improvements to level crossing safety, with safety group Tracksafe giving its approval.

Tracksafe was formed last year as a not-for-profit group aiming to reduce collisions and injuries on rail networks. They have recognised Transport for NSW and V/Line for their innovative campaigns over the last year.

At sites in NSW, sets of temporary ‘pearly gates’ were erected at crossings to remind motorists and pedestrians to take care. V/Line’s ‘Don’t push your X-ing luck’ campaign in Victoria was also commended for its focus on safe behaviour around level crossings and the penalties incurred when the rules are broken.

The accolades are rolling in for public transport in Victoria. The ‘Dumb Ways to Die’ campaign has just been awarded the title of ‘Best TV Advertising Campaign’ at the Cannes International Festival of Creativity.