Queensland Rail has begun a road-marking trial in Corinda aimed at reducing repeated rail bridge strikes caused by over-height vehicles at the Oxley Road crossing.
Trial Targets Rail Bridge Strikes In Corinda
The trial forms part of ongoing efforts to address bridge and protection beam strikes across the South East Queensland rail network, which continue to pose safety risks and disrupt rail services. Between January and the end of November 2025, rail bridges and protection beams across the network were struck 348 times by over-height vehicles.
Why Corinda Was Selected
Oxley Road in Corinda is among the locations most frequently impacted by bridge strikes. Records show the bridge was struck 14 times between January and November 2025. This follows 10 strikes during the same period in 2024 and five in 2023, indicating a sustained pattern of incidents at the site.
Due to its history of repeated strikes, the Corinda bridge was selected as one of two trial locations, alongside a similar site at Pine Street in Wynnum.
What The Trial Involves
The trial introduces bright red and yellow painted boxes on the road surface leading up to the rail bridge in Corinda. The markings display “low bridge” warnings and are designed to prompt drivers to slow down and check their vehicle height before reaching the bridge.
The markings are intended to draw attention earlier than standard signage alone. They complement existing measures already in place at some rail bridges, including advance warning signs, height indicators, monitoring cameras and, in certain locations, protection beams.
Ongoing Safety And Disruption Concerns
Rail bridge and protection beam strikes have been linked to safety risks for drivers and other road users, as well as delays to rail services. In the previous year, bridge-related incidents resulted in more than 300 hours of delays for rail customers across the network.
Drivers who damage rail infrastructure face fines of $1,335 and four demerit points. If a matter proceeds to court, the maximum penalty cited for causing damage to rail infrastructure is $13,352. Queensland Rail also seeks to recover repair costs from those responsible.
What Happens Next
The Corinda trial is scheduled to run for up to two years. Monitoring will continue to assess whether the road markings lead to a reduction in bridge strikes. Outcomes from the trial will help determine whether similar treatments are introduced at other frequently hit rail bridges.
Any rail bridge strike should be reported immediately using the telephone number displayed on the bridge identification plate or by calling Emergency Network Control on 1800 079 303.
Published 28-Dec-2025
