The scene of the collision between a train and a truck on Mary Gilmore Way near Bribbaree in September. Photo: Supplied.

A notorious level rail crossing near the Hilltops town of Bribbaree is being considered for a full upgrade to an active crossing with boom-gate control, Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has confirmed.

The announcement comes after the latest in a string of crashes at the Mary Gilmore Way site, when a fully loaded B-double livestock truck and a Pacific National freight train collided around 6:40 am on 26 September.

The incident, which derailed about seven rail wagons, left a truck passenger with minor injuries and caused the deaths of some livestock, led to all-day closures of both the rail line and Mary Gilmore Way.

Independent investigations remain ongoing, but TfNSW has co

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