Rail safety issues and actions
Inadequacy of the doors open warning device
| Issue number: | RO-2014-005-SI-02 |
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| Who it affects: | Train passengers |
| Issue owner: | Metro Trains Melbourne |
| Transport function: | Rail: Passenger - metropolitan |
| Background: | Investigation Report RO-2014-005 |
| Issue release date: | 27 April 2016 |
| Current issue status: | No longer relevant |
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| Issue status justification: | Given the circuit modification and provision of a manual key operated switch described in response to Action No–RO-2014-005-SR-030, this action is no longer applicable. |
Safety issue description
The train door open/close indicator on the driver’s control console was inadequate as a warning device once the traction interlock had deactivated.
Response to safety issue
None
ATSB comment/action in response
No action organisation response
Recommendation
| Action number: | RO-2014-005-SR-031 |
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| Action organisation: | Metro Trains Melbourne |
| Date: | 27 April 2016 |
| Action status: | Released |
The ATSB recommends that MTM consider incorporating an additional warning device to heighten driver awareness that the train doors have not closed, if automatic deactivation is retained.