Rail safety issues and actions
Correcting rail creep for fixed points
| Issue number: | RO-2015-022-SI-04 |
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| 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 |
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| 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.
| Current issue status: | Adequately addressed |
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| Status justification: | The proactive action taken should address the safety issue. |