Safety issue: RO-2015-022-SI-04 - Correcting rail creep for fixed points

Correcting rail creep for fixed points

Issue number:	RO-2015-022-SI-04
Who it affects:	Managers of rail networks
Issue owner:	V/Line Pty Ltd
Operation affected:	Rail: Infrastructure
Background:	Investigation Report RO-2015-022
Date:	15 May 2017

Safety issue description

Asset management systems used to identify problematic levels of rail creep did not correct for fixed points between creep monuments.

Proactive Action

Action organisation:	V/Line Pty Ltd
Action number:	RO-2015-022-NSA-039
Date:	15 May 2017
Action status:	Closed

V/Line advised that cumulative creep processes have been amended with specific analysis and response specified in the network standard (that includes correction for fixed points) and reflected in the asset management system. V/Line advised that fixed points have been identified and entered into the asset management system.