FAQs

What is ALCAM?

The Australian Level Crossing Assessment Model or “ALCAM” is an assessment tool which may be used to identify key potential risks at level crossings and to assist in the prioritisation of crossings for upgrades. The risk model may be used to support a decision making process when determining the most cost effective treatments. ALCAM in Detail provides more information on the Model.

What is LXM?

The Level Crossing Management system or “LXM” is a web-enabled purpose-built data management system. It houses a variety of level crossing data and provides the interface for users to input relevant data and information about level crossings, manage the data collected for ALCAM assessments and calculate ALCAM risk score.

Who provides the LXM system?

LXM is access through a web-based service administered by the Rail Industry Safety Standards Board (RISSB) on behalf of the National ALCAM Committee.

Is LXM and ALCAM data available to the general public?

No. Only authorised users can access LXM and the ALCAM data.

Who can access the LXM system?

Access to LXM is based on either having jurisdictional ownership, such as government agencies, or being a stake-holding organisation such as a Rail Infrastructure Manager or Road Manager. Users can only view or modify records they have been explicitly authorised to modify.

Can Rolling Stock Operators access this system?

Only jurisdictional owners or stake-holding organisations have access to ALCAM/LXM data. Rolling stock operators that do not manage infrastructure at the crossing do not have access to the data currently. Where rolling stock operators wish to view level crossing data for crossings they operate on, they can ask for access providing all relevant parties agree. Please email your query to the relevant Jurisdictional LXM Administrator.

How does someone request access to the system?

Persons meeting the requirements to become a registered user can request access by contacting the relevant state ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator. If you are unsure who that is in your state, please email info@alcam.com.au.

What if people from an organisation, such as consultants, wish to gain access to LXM?

People from organisations that are not a stakeholder at the level crossing need to request access to the system via the stakeholder they are working for or by contacting the ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator for that state.

How should organisations (infrastructure owners) keep their data in the database up to date?

Contact the relevant ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator. If you are unsure who that is in your state, please email info@alcam.com.au.

How should Rolling Stock Operators who are not infrastructure owners keep their data up to date?

Contact the relevant ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator. If you are unsure who that is in your state, please email info@alcam.com.au.

Is there a process to provide operators (infrastructure owners) with updated data?

Contact the relevant ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator. If you are unsure who that is in your state, please email info@alcam.com.au.

Is there a process to provide Rolling Stock Operators with updated data?

Contact the relevant ALCAM/LXM Jurisdiction Administrator. If you are unsure who that is in your state, please email info@alcam.com.au.

How often does data change in the system?

Each jurisdiction is responsible for the management of data for their particular jurisdiction, including updates to stakeholder information and ALCAM survey information.
Updates to the LXM database do occur on an as-needed basis, with occasional enhancements or bug fixes. Scheduled outages occur with prior notice to users.

Any further questions please email to info@alcam.com.au.