Important rail upgrades in Moriac have boosted safety for local kids and families as part of Stage 2 of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade.
The pedestrian crossing at the Cape Otway Road level crossing now has automatic swing gates that close as trains approach.
The crossing also features an audible alarm that rings prior to and during the time that the gates are closed, and two new lighting towers to make the area safer at night.
Improved fencing has been installed along the rail line to ensure that locals are directed to the upgraded pedestrian crossing as their means of crossing the tracks safely.
The upgrades benefit the more than 200 students who attend Moriac Primary School, which is adjacent to the level crossing, many of whom use the crossing to get to and from school each day.
More than 30 workers were part of the crossing upgrades in Moriac, with crews frequenting the Moriac General Store for coffee and food breaks during works.
The upgrades were delivered alongside train detection improvements at the level crossing, one of more than 50 being upgraded as part of Stage 2 of the Warrnambool Line Upgrade, which will enable modern and accessible VLocity trains to run on the line for the first time.
Find out more about the Warrnambool Line Upgrade.