New warning systems needed for level crossings in wake of Kerang rail tragedy Aerial view of the 2007 Kerang rail tragedy. A CORONER has recommended transport authorities develop new warning systems at level crossings in the wake of the Kerang rail tragedy. Coroner Jane Hendtlass made 25 recommendations in Melbourne this morning. Tearful family members of the 11 people who died in the 2007 disaster looked on as Ms Hendtlass said Victoria Police needed to improve communications with other agencies. The coroner recommended V-line provide first aid and emergency response equipment on all trains in the future. Level crossing infrastructure and emergency response procedures also needed to be improved in wake of the tragedy, Ms Hendtlass said. Outside court Detective Leading Senior Constable Trevor Collins, of the major collision unit, said lessons "have to be learned and acted upon." "We have to learn to work together better," he said. Things could have been done better on the day. Communication was the main problem. We have better systems in place now. We have to develop a better way to work together. I was in the carriage that day. It was traumatic for everybody. It was awful and one of those images that will stay with you forever. Things have been done to make sure something like this never happens again.