Investigation number
RO-2011-013
Occurrence date
Location
Bogan Gate
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation level
Short
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Occurrence class
Incident
Highest injury level
None
What happened
During track work, the Traffic Officer instructed the Track Machine Operator to travel beyond the limit of the Track Occupancy Authority that had been granted.
Safety message
This occurrence highlights potential for confusion around terminology used in Track Occupancy Authority notices. All track personnel and operators are reminded of the need to ensure they know the limits of their authority before moving vehicles.
Train Details
Train damage
Nil
Departure point
Parkes, NSW
Destination
Bogan Gate, NSW