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Governance

National ALCAM Committee

A stop and 'look for trains'sign at a level crossing
A stop and 'look for trains'sign at a level crossing

The National ALCAM Committee has representation from both road and rail authorities, and consists of up to two representatives, nominated by member organisations, from the level crossing committees from the following jurisdictions:

  • New South Wales
  • New Zealand
  • Northern Territory
  • Queensland
  • South Australia
  • Tasmania
  • Victoria
  • Western Australia

Where a jurisdiction does not have an active level crossing committee, representation is provided from the jurisdiction’s road manager and/or a jurisdiction-based rail infrastructure manager.

The National ALCAM Committee meet quarterly, and is complemented with standing advisors, subject matter experts and observers, who also attend meetings, workshops, and the Technical Sub-Committee.

A 'keep tracks clear'sign before level crossing
A 'keep tracks clear'sign before level crossing

Our vision and mission

Our vision

ALCAM is a trusted tool for stakeholders in Australia and New Zealand to assist them with their management of risk at level crossings.

Pedestrians stopped at a level crossing with train passing by
Pedestrians stopped at a level crossing with train passing by
Caution warning showing when train is passing by a level crossing
Caution warning showing when train is passing by a level crossing
Our mission
  • To maintain and continually improve the ALCAM and LXM System. 
  • To promote a standardised and consistent application of the ALCAM process to the management of safety at level crossings.
  • Education on ALCAM and the LXM system.
  • To ensure the jurisdictional funding contributions to the Committee and the projects undertaken by the Committee are managed efficiently and effectively.

Committee Contacts

ALCAM Chair
Evan Lutey Level Crossing Safety and Policy Coordinator Main Roads Western Australia
+618 9323 4944
chair@alcam.com.au
ALCAM Secretary
secretary@alcam.com.au
ALCAM Treasurer
treasurer@alcam.com.au

Member Organisations

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New South Wales
Transport for NSW (TfNSW)
www.transport.nsw.gov.au
New South Wales’ LXM Administrator
nsw@alcam.com.au
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New Zealand
KiwiRail
www.kiwirail.co.nz
New Zealand’s LXM Administrator
nz@alcam.com.au
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Northern Territory
Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics
www.nt.gov.au
Northern Territory’s LXM Administrator
nt@alcam.com.au
Logo of South Australia
South Australia
Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) South Australia
www.dit.sa.gov.au
South Australia’s LXM Administrator
sa@alcam.com.au
Logo of Queensland
Queensland
Queensland Rail
www.queenslandrail.com.au
Queensland’s LXM Administrator
qld@alcam.com.au
Logo of Victoria
Victoria
Department of Transport and Planning
www.transport.vic.gov.au
Victoria’s LXM Administrator
vic@alcam.com.au
Logo of Tasmania
Tasmania
TasRail Tasmania
www.tasrail.com.au
Tasmania’s LXM Administrator
tas@alcam.com.au
Logo of Western Australia
Western Australia
Main Roads Western Australia
www.mainroads.wa.gov.au
Western Australia’s LXM Administrator
wa@alcam.com.au
Our history
Car passing a bend in the road before level crossing
Car passing a bend in the road before level crossing
1999
The ‘Risk Scoring Matrix’ was developed to provide a process for evaluating the risk score of a level crossing based on its existing characteristics and controls
2002
The matrix was renamed the Australian Level Crossing Assessment Model and the National ALCAM Committee was formed to ensure that the matrix was used consistently and uniformly across the nation.
2003
The Australian Transport Council and the Standing Council on Transport Rail Group sanctioned that ALCAM be adopted nationally.
2004
The Level Crossing Management (LXM) system, a Microsoft Access database, was developed and adopted by the National ALCAM Committee to maintain level crossing data.
2007
Updates were made to ALCAM to align with changes to AS1742.7 – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 7 – Railway Crossings
2010
Road Model Consequence Model underwent further development using event trees and accident data from Australia and New Zealand is used to validate the model
2012
Peabody-Dimmick Formula (accident prediction model for highway-rail interfaces) is used in the Exposure Model.
2014
Significant redevelopment of the ALCAM took place and a new online LXM database and ALCAM comprising a Traffic Exposure Model, Infrastructure Model and Consequence model were released in 2014.
A 'prepare to stop' sign before a level crossing
A 'prepare to stop' sign before a level crossing
A level crossing with car passing through
A level crossing with car passing through
2016
Transport and Infrastructure Senior Officials’ Committee (TISOC) ratified support for ALCAM.
2016
Updates were made to ALCAM to align with changes to AS1742.7 – Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Part 7 – Railway Crossings
2017-2018
The National ALCAM Committee undertook a governance and strategy review in conjunction with a risk and opportunity assessment to ensure the continued effective and efficient development of ALCAM.
2019
TISOC endorsed the transfer of the management of ALCAM/LXM from VicTrack to the Rail Industry Safety and Standard Board (RISSB).
2020
Pedestrian Model underwent further development using event trees and validation
2020-2022
The National ALCAM Committee commissioned the ALCAM Road Model Enhancement and Validation Project and engaged Systra Scott Lister to provide the analysis and verification of the Road Model using updated incident datasets.
2022
The LXM System Re-build Project commenced. The LXM system has been in use since 2014, and this project will improve its accessibility and useability, and incorporate modern cyber security principles. The project is scheduled for completion in the last quarter 2024.
A front on shot of a car passing through a level crossing
A front on shot of a car passing through a level crossing
A level crossing at a roundabout
A level crossing at a roundabout
2023
Recommendations from the ALCAM Road Model Enhancement and Validation Project, to update and recalibrate the formula and adjustment factors to the exposure, consequence and infrastructure components of the Road Model, were approved by the National ALCAM Committee and applied in the LXM System.
2024
The ALCAM website was redeveloped.