Inland Rail deploys solar-powered level crossings in Australia

<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Australia’s Inland Rail project says it has installed standalone solar power systems at two level crossings, removing the need for grid connections as construction progresses.</span></p><p><strong>From <a href="https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2026/03/27/major-1600-kilometre-rail-project-delivers-first-solar-powered-level-crossings/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pv magazine Australia</a></strong></p>
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<p>Inland Rail, a 1,600 km freight rail project linking Melbourne and Brisbane, has deployed solar-powered standalone power systems (SAPS) at two level crossings in northern New South Wales.</p>
<p>The installations are part of finishing works on the Narrabri to North Star Phase 1 section. The systems eliminate the need to connect crossings to existing electricity infrastructure or build new grid assets.</p>
<p>One crossing is located north of Moree, about 626 kilometers northwest of Sydney, while the second is near Narrabri, roughly 97 km south of Moree.</p>
<p>The SAPS installations include battery storage for overnight operation and backup, along with communications systems for remote monitoring and fault detection.</p>
<p>Each crossing is equipped with solar-powered LED warning lights, audible alarms, and boom gates designed to improve safety. Both sites have completed testing and commissioning.</p>
<p>Additional sections of the rail line are expected to incorporate solar-powered signaling systems as the project moves toward operation.</p>
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