Rail safety issues and actions
Identification of severe weather events
| Issue number: | RO-2010-012-SI-02 |
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| Who it affects: | All rail operators |
| Issue owner: | Genesee & Wyoming Aust Pty Ltd (GWA) |
| Transport function: | Rail: Freight |
| Background: | Investigation Report RO-2010-012 |
| Issue release date: | 20 December 2011 |
| Current issue status: | Adequately addressed |
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| Issue status justification: | Minor safety issue, no further action required, however closed out by GWA |
Safety issue description
Train drivers receive no formal training with respect to understanding severe weather events, the associated derailment risk and mitigation strategies.
Proactive Action
| Action number: | RO-2010-012-NSA-015 |
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| Action organisation: | Genesee & Wyoming Aust Pty Ltd (GWA) |
| Date: | 20 December 2011 |
| Action status: | Closed |
GWA will engage a specialist service provider to monitor and issue warnings of the formation of severe weather events which have the potential to impact on the railway network and operations.
In addition, GWA will develop an education program for delivery to its train crews which aims to provide them with the skills required to identify and respond appropriately to potentially severe weather events.
ATSB comment:
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is satisfied that the action proposed by Genesee & Wyoming Australia Pty Ltd will adequately address the safety issue.