The Australian Level Crossing Assessment Model (ALCAM) is one of our tools in our mission to improve railway level crossing RLX) safety. By assessing the risk of collisions at level crossings, ALCAM helps identify critical safety issues and guides effective interventions.
What Does ALCAM Assess?
- ALCAM evaluates 85 variables across three key areas:
RLX Characteristics (37 variables)
- This includes factors like road traffic speed, train volume, visibility, approach conditions, proximity to intersections, and road user behaviour (e.g., fatigue or distractions).
RLX Controls (36 variables)
- Encompasses active controls like boom gates and flashing lights, passive controls like stop or give-way signs, and additional measures such as advanced warnings, red light cameras, and queue clearance strategies.
Crash Mechanisms (12 variables)
- Focuses on crash causes such as poor visibility, driver error (e.g., racing trains, misjudging speed), vehicle queuing, and equipment failures.
Safe System Solutions has been involved in RLX safety assessments since our founding in 2013. We undertake ALCAM Assessments in Australia and NZ, conduct Road Safety Audits and safety studies of wider rail level crossing areas and in NZ we undertake Level Crossing Safety Impact Assessments. We recently completed a project for Fonterra working with our partner Railize showing both companies commitment to railway level crossing safety.
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