This week, another important milestone will be reached with the completion of the rail installation as part of the Stage 1 Canberra Metro Light Rail project. This is a perfect time to remind motorists that driving or riding road vehicles on the light rail tracks is strictly prohibited. The light rail track, once in operation will be busy area of activity as LRVs pass through every 12-15 mins and even more frequently in peak time. Motorists are also reminded that Hibberson Street, between…
At all times, drivers should keep their attention on the road whilst being aware of pedestrians and cyclists. When driving in the light rail environment remember these safety tips: Make sure not to queue across the tracks at any time. Do not drive across the tracks unless the path ahead is clear. Road rules stay the same. Always obey traffic lights and road signs. The Overhead Wire is Live! The overhead wire that delivers electricity to the LRVs is LIVE and carries 750 volts of electricity.…
For second consecutive year, Canberra Metro proudly supported the Engineering Games which took place on 5 September 2018 at UNSW Canberra, ADFA campus. The Engineering Games provide an annual opportunity for primary and secondary school students to creatively demonstrate their design and building skills, and so cultivate an interest in engineering careers. These ACT engineers of the future represented schools from across Canberra. In each game, students are provided with detailed specifications…
Teaching your children these safety tips will help them make good decisions and practice rail safety: Pay attention and stay alert at all times around light rail – LRVs can move quickly and quietly. Earphones, and other distractions like reading, texting, taking photos or selfies can put you at risk. Always look both ways before crossing at intersections and crossings. LRVs can approach from either direction and at any time. Never play on light rail tracks. Ride directly across the tracks at a…
Very early this morning (Tuesday 28 August) the fifth and final substation was installed in Mort Street, Braddon. This is an important milestone, marking another crucial step towards completion of the project. The five substations convert power from the grid to usable traction power for the light rail vehicles. This substation was lifted off the truck with a 250-ton crane. This careful and delicate exercise was undertaken in the early morning to avoid impacting the road network. Over the coming…
Daytime testing is an exciting milestone with many opportunities to see LRVs moving up and down the light rail system! At the same time, it is important for everyone in the community to be mindful of electronic traffic signage, the presence of traffic management personnel and moving LRVs at intersections and crossings. Information you need to know: Daytime testing of the LRVs is currently focused between Gungahlin Place and Nullarbor Avenue. In the coming weeks the testing area will be expanded…
The Minister for Transport and City Services Meegan Fitzharris launched the ACT’s first ever National Rail Safety Week event on Sunday 12 August at Gunghalin’s shopping precinct. Rail Safety week is an initiative of the Australasian Railway Association and so with Canberra’s Light Rail just months away from being operational, this is Canberra’s first opportunity to utilise this week as a platform to emphasise key safety messages in the company of some of our light rail vehicle fleet. (L-R)…
Testing of the light rail vehicles (LRVs) commenced in June between Gungahlin Place and Nullarbor Avenue. Thus far testing has been undertaken at night to allow construction activities to be completed during the day. All elements of the light rail infrastructure and system are being tested including the LRVs, the track, signaling and passenger information systems. As construction of the light rail in the Gungahlin area is nearing completion, the testing program will expand to include daytime…
You are invited to Canberra’s first ever Rail Safety Week celebration. National Rail Safety Week, 13-19 August 2018, is an Australasian Railway Association (ARA)/TrackSAFE initiative aimed to raise public awareness about safe behaviour around rail environments. The theme for this year is, “Rail safety – it’s everyone’s responsibility.” Our Light Rail Ready Event at Gungahlin Village will kick-off a week-long dedicated to draw attention to the behaviours that could lead to incidents on the light…
SAVE THE DATE! A fun and free event to celebrate the approach of light rail to Gungahlin! Sunday 12 August, from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Gungahlin Village
