Level crossings

There are more than 3,000 road level crossings in New Zealand. Almost half are public level crossings maintained by KiwiRail.

They are protected in one of three ways: by half-arm barriers, flashing lights and bells; by flashing lights and bells; or by Give Way or Stop signs. The remainder are private level crossings located on private land.

There are around 140 stand-alone public pedestrian level crossings. They are protected by automatic gates or barriers, or flashing signs or flashing lights plus bells.

• Keeping safe at level crossings

• Private level crossings

• Maintenance and improvements

• New level crossings 

Standards and policies

KiwiRail has agreed the following standards for public level crossings with Waka Kotahi:

• Standard G-ST-LC-9120 Level Crossing Management

• The NZTA TCD Manual; Part 9 Level Crossings
• The Railways Act 2005