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Welcome to the NLXP
Enhancing Data Analysis
What data is provided in the NLXP?
The NLXP provides stakeholders with access to a common, national level crossing safety dataset, which is intended to facilitate better informed understanding and analysis of safety issues and collaboration across stakeholders for safety improvement. Users of the NLXP data are expected to limit its use to purposes directly related to their role and organisational function in managing or improving level crossing safety. Please see here for more information on the reasonable use of NLXP data.
Reasonable Use
The NLXP provides stakeholders with access to a common, national level crossing safety dataset, which is intended to facilitate better informed understanding and analysis of safety issues and collaboration across stakeholders for safety improvement. Users of the NLXP data are expected to limit its use to purposes directly related to their role and organisational function in managing or improving level crossing safety. Please see here for more information on the reasonable use of NLXP data.
How to get access
Step 1
To register your interest in accessing the NLXP, click on the “Register” button to access the request form.
Step 2
Fill in your email address and your company name. You should provide your corporate email address, not a personal one.
Step 3
Set up your login details and two-factor authentication.
Step 4
Login with your details.
NLXP Data
Information on the datasets, methods, limitations, and visualisations used in the National Level Crossing Portal.
Examples
The NLXP presents a national dataset of factual, observable data on level crossing occurrences and key characteristics.
Types
Provides data on identification and location, ownerships and responsibility, occurrence, traffic and site environment data.
Limitations
Data Quality - dependent on third-party input and may contain gaps. Time lags may affect data currency. Crossing data reflects point in time snapshots. Historical data may be inconsistent with limited visibility of changes over time.
Reports
Available Reports; Summary Statistics, Occurrence Reports, Site-Level Insights, Benchmarking Reports and Geospatial Maps.
What’s ONRSR’s role in the NLXP?
The NLXP was developed by ONRSR on behalf of the National Level Crossing Safety Committee (NLCSC) and introduced in 2021. ONRSR continues to host the NLXP and provides ongoing IT and administrative support. As part of an Australian Government initiative, the NLXP has recently undergone a review aimed at enhancing user experience and improving the quality of data and information provided.
What data is provided in the NLXP?
The NLXP integrates level crossing occurrence data reported to the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR) with a selected subset of data from the Australian Level Crossing Assessment Model (ALCAM) Level Crossing Management System (LXM). For more information about the data content and sources, please refer to the Data section of the website.
NLXP User Guide
The NLXP provides stakeholders with access to a common, national level crossing safety dataset, which is intended to facilitate better informed understanding and analysis of safety issues and collaboration across stakeholders for safety improvement. Users of the NLXP data are expected to limit its use to purposes directly related to their role and organisational function in managing or improving level crossing safety.