Commuters must grind to a halt for 18 minutes out of every hour at south-east Queensland’s slowest level crossing.
Analysis can reveal South Pine Road at Strathpine tops the list of the worst level crossings on the Citytrain network for delaying traffic, with boom gates down – and cars stopped – for an average of one hour, 29 minutes and 13 seconds between 5am and 10am on weekdays.Credit:It was followed closely by Sherwood Road at Sherwood, with one hour and 26 minutes, and Nathan Road at Runcorn with one hour and 24 minutes.
“Level crossing downtime is a factor considered in timetable design, ensuring these interfaces operate safely and effectively in the delivery of services.”Bailey said Transport and Main Roads was prioritising 13 level crossings under the South East Queensland Level Crossing Upgrade Program, representing about 20 per cent of crossings.
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