Fatal level crossing site not up to national standard

There had been no risk assessment on a Brisbane level crossing for almost 20 years, a report found. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

A maligned level crossing in Brisbane did not meet Australian safety standards when a driver was fatally hit by a train two years ago, a report says.

The Australian Transport and Safety Bureau released its findings on Wednesday, revealing the boom gate was too short when the female motorist was killed at the crossing by the express passenger train in February 2021.