Australian train timetable & trainspotting guide

Safe trainspotting agreement

By using this guide, you agree to put safety and lawful behaviour ahead of seeing, photographing or filming any train. In particular, you agree to:

• remain only in places lawfully open to the public and stay outside the rail corridor, yards, sidings, maintenance areas and other restricted railway property;
• never stand, sit, walk, pose, place equipment or take photographs on railway tracks or railway equipment, even if a line appears unused;
• never use this app, a timetable or the apparent absence of a scheduled train as evidence that a track is clear or safe to enter or cross;
• use only authorised pedestrian or road crossings and obey lights, bells, boom gates, fences, signs, platform safety lines and all directions from railway staff, police and other authorities;
• expect a train at any time, from either direction, on any track. Trains may run early, late, altered or without appearing in this guide, and they may be closer or faster than they appear;
• stay alert to road traffic, other trains and changing conditions instead of concentrating only on a camera, phone or the train you expect;
• never obstruct a crossing, road, platform, access point or another person's safe movement;
• avoid flash photography, direct lights, reflective glare or any action that could distract or obscure the view of train crews, railway workers, motorists or pedestrians;
• keep cameras, tripods, drones and other equipment secure and never allow equipment or objects to enter or fall into the rail corridor; and
• leave immediately if a location becomes unsafe or if instructed to do so. If you are unsure whether a location is public and safe, do not use it.

These reminders do not replace legislation, signs, site rules or instructions from the relevant rail infrastructure manager or operator. In an emergency, call 000.

Guidance informed by ARTC's Think About The Track Before You ‘Snap’ and public resources from the TrackSAFE Foundation. These references do not imply endorsement, authorisation or a formal safety partnership.