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The Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) is a solar-powered and wireless crossing system that allows fast and cost-effective installation and operation. 

Following on from a number of successful deployments, RAXS aims to become the leading supplier of rural and remote level crossings. 

The Rail Active Crossing System (RAXS) is a solar-powered and wireless crossing system that allows fast and cost-effective installation and operation.

Following on from a number of successful deployments, RAXS aims to become the leading supplier of rural and remote level crossings.

The Story

RSS has invested significant capital in RAXS, its IP and the crossing system, to enable Type Approval Certification.

2011 – 2018

RSS develops the RAXS for remote areas. Following QR and DTMR trials, RAXS is selected as the preferred level crossing solution. The QR Type Approval process begins. RAXS wins recognition at the TrackSAFE Conference as the best rail crossing safety solution.

2019 – 2022

RAXS is installed at Oakey, including real-time remote monitoring integration with QR’s Control Room. Following successful final trials, RAXS receives Type Approval certification in February 2022. A further installation is completed at Thallon later that year.

2023 – 2026

RSS secures a fed. govt grant for further RAXS research / innovation. NSW Min. Aitchison announces Quirindi as the NSW trial site, with the trial starting in 2025. In late 2025, RSS announces a 50/50 JV with UGL to accelerate deployment of RAXS nationally. The Quirindi trial concludes in April 2026.

The Story

RSS has invested significant capital in RAXS, its IP and the crossing system, to enable Type Approval Certification.

2011-2018

RSS develops the RAXS for remote areas. Following QR and DTMR trials, RAXS is selected as the preferred level crossing solution. The QR Type Approval process begins. RAXS wins recognition at the TrackSAFE Conference as the best rail crossing safety solution.

2019 – 2022

RAXS is installed at Oakey, including real-time remote monitoring integration with QR's Control Room. Following successful final trials, RAXS receives Type Approval certification in February 2022. A further installation is completed at Thallon that year.

2023-2026

RSS secures federal government grant funding for further RAXS research and innovation. NSW Minister Jenny Aitchison announces Quirindi as the NSW trial site in 2024, with the trial starting in 2025. In December 2025, RSS announces a 50/50 joint venture with UGL to accelerate deployment of active crossing technology across regional Australia. The Quirindi trial concludes in April 2026.