HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
AT LEVEL CROSSINGS IN AUCKLAND
New electric trains are on
their way for Auckland.
This means changes for some
road users at level crossings.
Changes for road users
The overhead electrical wires needed to power
the trains are now being progressively installed
around the rail network. There will now be height
restrictions at all 31 level crossings within the
Auckland electrified area. These height restrictions
are in place to keep road users and rail passengers
safe, by ensuring nothing touches the wires or
comes too close to them. The height restriction at
the majority of level crossings will be 5 metres. At 11
level crossings a lower restriction of 4.25 metres is
necessary.
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Signs
Signs at level crossings will warn road users of the
presence of overhead electrical wires and the height
restrictions.
How to apply
• If the operator of a vehicle establishes that any part of the vehicle or its load exceeds the safe height (as sign posted), including radio aerials, they must obtain written
permission from KiwiRail before crossing.
• To obtain permission contact the KiwiRail Operations Support desk on 04 474 2323 or email: [email protected] or
visit www.kiwirail.co.nz.
• Allow at least five working days for the permit application to be processed. These are additional
requirements to NZTA’s general operating requirements for over dimension vehicles as laid
down by Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Dimensions and Mass 2002 and its amendments.
Be safe
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If carrying or towing a high load or object check the height of your load (including radio aerials), plan your journey well in advance and make sure that everything you are carrying or towing is under the height restriction.
Always obey all warning signs and alarms at level crossings and do not queue on a level crossing or begin to move across one until you are certain your vehicle can completely clear it.
In the event of an emergency on or near a Level Crossing call the Train Control Emergency line on 0800 808 400. All overhead wires must be treated as live at all times. Stay safe, by staying clear of them.
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20 have a height restriction of five metres and 11 have a restriction of 4.25 metres.
All levels crossings will have signage clearly indicating the height restriction.
Those with the 4.25 restriction are:
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* Physical barriers and a warning system will be in place at these crossings to
alert drivers with over-height loads of the height restriction.
The overhead wires will be installed progressively around the network, starting
from Swanson and working along the Western Line towards the CBD. For the latest
information on where the wires have already been installed and where they will be
installed next visit www.kiwirail.co.nz or call 04 474 2323.
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