Bill to Improve Rail Visibility Enters Parliament After Decades-Long Fight

Bill to improve rail visibility enters parliament after decades-long fight

Family members and friends turned out to the steps of Parliament to show their support for the bill, many holding photos of loved ones.

‘A kick in the guts’: Families made to wait longer for WA rail safety reforms

Lara Jensen’s brother lost his life in a tragic railway accident more than a quarter of a century ago. She has accused the government of “kicking the can down the road”.

WA Rail Safety Bill – announcement and response

Iron ore train. Photo: Adwo. The Rail Safety National Law Application Amendment (Rolling Stock Lighting) Bill 2026 was introduced in the Western Australia Legislative Assembly in June 2026. The bill and amendments to be made to the original draft are under debate. The government and opposition statements here show that there is likely to be more debate over the extent of amendments needed for the legislation to best achieve its intended purpose,…

Train lighting reforms face delays as family asks 'How many more need to die?'

Lara Jensen has spent the past 26 years campaigning for mandatory high-visibility lighting on trains. Image: Shane LoveThe Cook Labor Government in Western Australia will put forward amendments to a Private Members Bill to mandate high-visibility lighting on trains.   The Rail Safety National Law Application Amendment (Rolling Stock Lighting) Bill 2026 was introduced by Shane Love, the Leader of The Nationals WA, as a Private Members Bill in the…

Rail Lighting Legislation amendments set to improve safety

WA Deputy Premier Rita Saffioti announced amendments to the Rail Lighting Legislation following a private member’s bill put forward by the State National Party to ensure safety. After feedback from workers, unions and the industry, a series of amendments has been approved to improve safety and lighting, which was presented to the leader of the National Party, Shane Love. Ms Saffioti said there will be a collaboration between the two parties to d…

State Govt proposes rail lighting amendments ahead of debate

Wreaths were laid and photos of level-crossing crash victims were held in front of State Parliament ahead of the second reading of a rail lighting Bill after decades of campaigning.